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09/05/2011 National Cheese Pizza Day Garlic and Herb Three Cheese Pizza

Source of Recipe

food Network


Recipe Introduction

Did you know that Americans eat approximately 350 slices of pizza per second? Whether you like thin crust, deep dish, or regular style, today's the day to celebrate one of our favorite meals. In the 1800's, pizza was considered a peasant meal in Italy. But word quickly spread about its deliciousness when an Italian baker named Raffaele Esposito created a pizza for visiting royalty. The king and queen were so impressed by the colors of the Italian flag represented by the pizza's white mozzarella cheese, red tomato sauce, and green basil. The popularity of pizza quickly grew and today there are thousands of variations in types of crust, sauces, and toppings to put onto the typical cheese pizza. Whether you go out to your favorite pizza place or make your own homemade pizza, celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day by enjoying a slice with friends and family! Punch Bowl

List of Ingredients

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Garlic and Herb Three Cheese Pizza



1 ball fresh pizza dough, store bought or from your favorite pizzeria
2cloves garlic, finely chopped
Handful parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 (5-ounce) round soft cheese with herbs, crumbled (recommended: Boursin)
1 teaspoon lemon zest, eyeball it
2 cups shredded sharp provolone cheese
Few sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried


Recipe



Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Stretch dough out and form a thin round. Use a little flour or cornmeal on your hands if dough sticks. Mix the garlic, parsley, ricotta, herb cheese and lemon zest. Spread the soft cheese mixture across the pizza dough to the edges then top with an even layer of provolone. Scatter thyme over the cheese mixture. Bake until crisp and bubbly-brown on top, 18 to 20 minutes.