Pizza Recipe: All My Cheeses Four Cheese Pizza

All My Cheeses Four Cheese Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 prepared 12-inch pizza crust
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup diced tomato
• Additional fresh basil, chopped for garnish

Procedures:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. In a small bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, basil, garlic, salt and pepper.
3. Place pizza crust on a cookie sheet and top evenly with mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
4. Bake pizza until golden, about 10 to 12 minutes.
5. Cool slightly; sprinkle with tomatoes and additional chopped basil.

Makes 4 servings.