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Cheese Pizza with Dipping Sauce Recipe

Italian-American · Main course · 35 min total

A classic homemade cheese pizza with a simple tomato dipping sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend cooking project.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce (for pizza)
• 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce (for dipping)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes.
2. On a floured surface, stretch or roll pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a floured pizza peel or parchment paper.
3. Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
4. Slide pizza onto hot stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for dipping sauce.
6. Remove pizza from oven, brush crust with olive oil, and let cool for 2 minutes. Slice and serve with dipping sauce.

Tips

• For a crispier crust, par-bake the dough for 3 minutes before adding toppings.
• Leftover pizza can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet or oven.
• Customize with your favorite toppings like pepperoni or vegetables.

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