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Gourmet Four Cheese Margherita Pizza (Easy with Pre-Baked Crust!)

Make an incredible Four Cheese Margherita Pizza! This easy recipe uses pre-baked crusts, garlic-marinated tomatoes, mozzarella, fontina, Parmesan, feta, and fresh basil.

Ingredients

(Original recipe yields 8 servings – likely 4 slices per pizza)

Tomato Marinade & Toppings:

  • â–¢ ¼ cup olive oil
  • â–¢ 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3-4 cloves)
  • â–¢ ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • â–¢ 8 Roma tomatoes, sliced (about ¼-inch thick)
  • â–¢ 10 large fresh basil leaves, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped or chiffonaded

Cheese Blend & Crust:

  • â–¢ 2 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crusts
  • â–¢ 8 ounces shredded Mozzarella cheese (about 2 cups)
  • â–¢ 4 ounces shredded Fontina cheese (about 1 cup)
  • â–¢ ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • â–¢ ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

1. Marinate the Tomatoes and Preheat Oven:

  • Gather all your ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and ½ teaspoon sea salt.
  • Add the sliced Roma tomatoes to the bowl and toss gently to ensure all the slices are coated with the garlic-oil mixture.
  • Allow the tomatoes to stand and marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  • While the tomatoes marinate, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.

2. Prepare Pizza Crusts and Layer Cheeses:

  • Take your two pre-baked pizza crusts. Brush each crust lightly with some of the excess garlic-oil marinade from the tomato bowl. This adds extra flavor to the crust.
  • Sprinkle the pizzas evenly with the shredded Mozzarella cheese, followed by the shredded Fontina cheese, dividing the amounts between the two crusts.

3. Add Tomatoes and Remaining Toppings:

  • Arrange the marinated tomato slices evenly over the top of the cheese layers on both pizzas.
  • Sprinkle the coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves over the tomatoes.
  • Finish by sprinkling the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and the crumbled feta cheese evenly over both pizzas.

4. Bake:

  • Carefully place the prepared pizzas directly onto the preheated pizza stone or onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for about 10 minutes.
  • The pizzas are done when the cheeses are all melted, bubbly, and the edges are lightly golden brown.

5. Serve:

  • Carefully remove the pizzas from the oven.
  • Let them cool for a minute or two before slicing into wedges with a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
  • Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Four Cheese Margherita Pizza!