Cheese Pizza Recipe
Cheddar jack cheese and marinara on a flatbread crust.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Crust
Sauce
Cheese
Toppings (Optional)
Method
Prepare the Crust
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). This will help achieve a crispy crust.
- 2
Place the Flatbread
Lay the flatbread on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
Add Sauce
- 3
Spread Marinara Sauce
Using a spoon or spatula, spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
Add Cheese
- 4
Sprinkle Cheddar and Jack Cheese
Evenly sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese followed by 1 cup of shredded jack cheese over the marinara sauce.
Optional Toppings
- 5
Drizzle with Olive Oil
If desired, drizzle olive oil over the cheese for additional flavor.
- 6
Season
Sprinkle Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes on top to taste.
Bake the Pizza
- 7
Bake
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the flatbread are golden brown.
Serve
- 8
Slice and Serve
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven, allow it to cool for a minute, then slice into pieces and serve hot.