Cheese and Black Olive Pizza
A quick homemade pizza topped with melted cheese, briny black olives, and fresh basil. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or snack.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 20g
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 475°F. Roll out the 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12 inch round, then transfer to a baking sheet.
- 2
Brush the dough with 1 tbsp olive oil, then sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella evenly over the top, leaving a 1 inch border.
- 3
Scatter 1 cup sliced black olives over the cheese. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and browned in spots, about 12-15 minutes.
- 4
Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Scatter 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves over the hot pizza, then slice and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- rolling pin
- floured surface
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