Description
Sheet Pan Caprese Pizza is a fresh and flavorful twist on traditional pizza, topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil over a golden, crispy crust, then finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 2–3 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Lightly grease a sheet pan with olive oil.
- Roll out or stretch pizza dough to fit the sheet pan. Press it into the corners and edges.
- Brush the dough lightly with olive oil. Pre-bake for 5–7 minutes until it just begins to firm up.
- Remove from oven and top with shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella slices, and tomato slices.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano. Return to oven and bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Top with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use heirloom tomatoes for extra color and flavor.
- Try a garlic olive oil base for added depth.
- Add a thin layer of pesto under the cheese for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 of pizza)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg