Pepperoni and Burrata Pizza: The Best Homemade Pesto Twist
Discover the delicious combination of pepperoni and creamy burrata cheese atop a homemade pesto pizza that will elevate your pizza night.
- 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 pesto sauce
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 6 ounces pepperoni slices
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Spread pesto sauce evenly over the pizza crust.
- Evenly distribute pepperoni slices over the sauce.
- Layer mozzarella cheese and burrata cheese on top.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from oven, slice, and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- Fresh basil can be a great garnish after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pepperoni, burrata, pizza, pesto