Ultimate Four-Cheese Pizza Bake with Pepperoni and Veggies

Ingredients

- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- 4 oz sliced pepperoni
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.

3. Layer Cheeses: Evenly spread the mozzarella and white cheddar cheeses in the bottom of the baking dish as the base layer of your pizza bake.

4. Add Toppings: Spread the sliced pepperoni over the cheese layer, ensuring even coverage. Follow with an even layer of mushrooms and bell peppers.

5. Season: Sprinkle the red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning over the top of the veggies and pepperoni for that extra kick of flavor.

6. Add Remaining Cheeses: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan and Romano cheeses on top of the seasoned veggies and pepperoni, covering evenly.

7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the cheeses are golden brown.

8. Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Before serving, garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Four-cheese pizza, Oven-baked pizza, Pepperoni pizza bake, Cheese lovers pizza, Homemade pizza, Italian seasoning, Basil dinner, Comfort food, Gourmet pizza, Family dinner

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,000 calories

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