White Banana Pepper Pizza
White Banana Pepper Pizza is a delightful and unique dish that combines the tangy sweetness of banana peppers with gooey mozzarella cheese on a crispy crust. Perfect for game nights or cozy evenings at home, this pizza is easy to make and sure to impress guests with its vibrant flavors and colorful presentation. Once you take your first bite, you’ll want to share it with everyone!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced white banana peppers
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the dough, spreading evenly. Spoon tomato sauce onto the base, leaving an inch around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce, then arrange slices of banana peppers on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese bubbles.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle fresh basil and Parmesan over the pizza. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, use a pizza stone preheated in the oven. - Feel free to customize by adding toppings like olives or mushrooms. - Substitute banana peppers with jalapeños for a spicier kick.