Description
Experience a slice of summer with our Herbed Butter Heirloom Tomato Pizza, where vibrant heirloom tomatoes meet a rich, herb-infused butter on a crispy crust. This delightful dish is perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back gatherings, providing an explosion of flavors that will transport you to an Italian garden. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, each bite promises a celebration of fresh ingredients. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleasing recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it reaches about 12 inches in diameter.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic and chopped herbs until well combined.
- Spread the herbed butter generously over the rolled-out dough.
- Arrange sliced heirloom tomatoes evenly on top of the buttered crust and scatter torn mozzarella over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the hot pizza before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg