Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pizza
A delightful mushroom and goat cheese pizza that combines earthy flavors and creamy goodness for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza crust
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: arugula for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Prepare your ingredients: slice the mushrooms, crumble the goat cheese, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about 30 seconds, then add the mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Roll out your pizza dough to a thickness of your choice.
- Assemble the pizza: place the mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms and garlic, and goat cheese on the crust.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and bubbling.
- Finish with arugula on top and drizzle with olive oil or balsamic glaze.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses and toppings like pesto, truffle oil, or veggies for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pizza, mushroom, goat cheese, vegetarian recipe, comfort food