Five Cheese + Fresh Tomato Recipe

Name: California Pizza Kitchen at Tysons Corners Five Cheese + Fresh Tomato Recipe
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.5 cups Fresh mozzarella; 0.5 cups Low-moisture mozzarella; 0.5 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 0.5 cups Smoked Gouda cheese, shredded; 0.25 cups Romano cheese, grated; 1 piece Pizza dough; 1 tbs Olive oil; 1 tsp Garlic, minced; 1 medium Fresh tomato, thinly sliced; 0.25 cups Fresh basil leaves; 0.25 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Inspired by California Pizza Kitchen at Tysons Corner

Time35m

Serves4

Fresh and traditional mozzarella, Monterey Jack, smoked Gouda and Romano with tomato and fresh basil.

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Ingredients

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Cheese Blend

1/2 cups Fresh mozzarella

1/2 cups Low-moisture mozzarella

1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

1/2 cups Smoked Gouda cheese, shredded

1/4 cups Romano cheese, grated

Pizza Base

1 piece Pizza dough

1 tbs olive oil

1 tsp Garlic, minced

Toppings

1 medium Fresh tomato, thinly sliced

1/4 cups Fresh basil leaves

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Method

Prepare the Pizza Base

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.

Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer to a sheet of parchment paper for easy handling.

Brush the surface of the dough with olive oil and evenly distribute the minced garlic over the top.

Assemble the Cheese Blend

In a medium bowl, combine the fresh mozzarella, low-moisture mozzarella, Monterey Jack, smoked Gouda, and Romano cheese. Mix well to distribute evenly.

Add Toppings

Evenly spread the cheese blend over the prepared dough, leaving a small border around the edge for the crust.

Layer the thin slices of fresh tomato over the cheese, spacing them evenly.

Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over the tomatoes and cheese.

Bake and Finish

Carefully transfer the pizza (with parchment) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10–13 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned in spots.

Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately scatter fresh basil leaves over the top.

Let the pizza rest for 2–3 minutes before slicing and serving.