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Feta and Basil Pizza Recipe

Rose Lemere
This homemade feta and basil pizza recipe is super easy to make and calls for just 6 ingredients! Tangy feta, fresh basil, and caramelized onions combine to create a quick and easy-to-make pizza, which is sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8
Calories 158 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sourdough pizza crust. I love to use my homemade sourdough pizza crust for this recipe, but you can also regular homemade pizza dough or store-bought pizza dough!
  • 4 oz feta cheese
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves removed from the steams
  • caramelized onions
  • garlic butter or pizza sauce I usually make this recipe with garlic butter or my homemade pizza sauce. But you also make it with store-bought pizza sauce, fresh basil pesto, or your favorite white pizza sauce 
  • fresh tomato, or sun-dried tomato optional
  • sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

This recipe is written based on my sourdough pizza crust. Be sure to read the instructions on the pizza crust you are using, and be sure to use the recommended temperature for baking and the recommended cooking time!

  • Prepare your crust and allow it to rise. If you are using store-bought dough, be sure to take it out of the fridge and allow it to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before preparing your pizza!
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Roll out your crust on a lightly floured surface with a rolling pin, until you have a 10-12 inch round, that is roughly 1/4 of an inch thick. Place your rolled pizza crust on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Spoon on your pizza sauce of choice, then using the back of your spoon, spread it even over your crust.
  • Here's my recipe for quick and easy homemade garlic butter! ​ 4 tbsp salted butter, 3-5 garlic cloves minced, fresh or dry parsley to taste. In a small saucepan melt the butter, once it is hot and bubbly add the garlic and parsley. Cook stirring continually until the garlic is soft and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, if you are using them, followed by the fresh basil leaves, and carmazlied onions(see notes on how to make caramelized onions). Crumble the feta cheese over the top, doing your best to sprinkle it evenly over the whole pizza.
  • Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the top, then place the pizza in your preheated oven.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crispy, and the feta cheese is melted slightly.
  • Allow the pizza to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to add any of your favorite pizza toppings or cheese to this recipe!
 
To make caramelized onions: Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 thinly sliced onion, and a generous sprinkle of salt. Saute the onions, stirring often, until the onions are translucent and slightly crisp!
 
Any leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days!
 
You can also use a pizza stone to make this recipe if you have one!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 515mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 113IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg
Keyword basil, feta cheese, pizza, Sourdough Stater
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