Balsamic Goat Cheese Kale and Mushroom Pizza
This simple Balsamic Goat Cheese Kale and Mushroom Pizza recipe is likely to blow your mind - and your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pizza dough ready
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ¼ cup baby bell mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup kale roughly chopped
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 4 ounces garlic herb and herb goat cheese crumbled by hand
- Balsamic glaze for a garnish finish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the pizza dough package instructions or to 500°F (260°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape and thickness.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Brush the surface of the dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent it from drying out during baking.
- Evenly spread the shredded mozzarella cheeseover the brushed dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- Distribute the sliced mushrooms and kale over the cheese.
- Crumble the garlic and herb goat cheese over the toppings, distributing it evenly.
- Drizzle a little olive oil over the toppings to enhance the flavors and help the ingredients brown in the oven.
- Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the pizza as a finishing touch.
- Slice the pizza into desired portions and serve hot.
Notes
Do not take the pizza out of the even either too early or too late in order to avoid a chewy or a burnt pizza.
If you're making your own pizza dough, be careful to use the right amount of flour that is sure to yield a satisfactory result.