Brick cheese pizza
Brick cheese pizza is a regional American pizza style, originating in Wisconsin, characterized by its use of brick cheese—a semi-hard cheese with a mild, buttery flavor that melts into a rich, golden layer. The pizza typically features a thick, airy crust, a simple tomato sauce, and a generous topping of brick cheese, sometimes blended with mozzarella for added stretch.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and carbohydrates, with the cheese providing a good source of protein and calcium. A typical slice can range from 300 to 400 calories, depending on size and thickness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Calcium | 250 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 slice (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Brick cheese is a Wisconsin original, developed in the 1880s by Swiss immigrants, and its unique aging process gives it a distinct flavor that sets it apart from other pizza cheeses. Nutritionally, it offers a higher fat content than mozzarella, which contributes to the pizza's signature rich and creamy texture.
