Brazilian Cheese Bread Skillet Pizza

Name: Brazilian Cheese Bread Skillet Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 2-4
Ingredients: 2 bags of Cheddar & Parmesan Cheese Bread, thawed; 1/4 cup garlic cloves; 1/2 cup olive oil; 8 oz fresh mozzarella; 1 t dried oregano; Fresh black pepper; Mint for garnish; 1 T balsamic reduction; 1 oz Parmesan; 4 oz ricotta cheese; 1 heirloom tomato, sliced; Fresh basil sprigs

Prep Time | 20 Min Cook Time | 65 Min Serves | 2-4

This Brazilian Cheese Bread skillet pizza is delicious, gluten-free, and very easy to make. Made in a cast iron skillet with a cheesy dough and a caprese topping, this cheese bread pizza is seriously the best.

Ingredients

2 bags of Cheddar & Parmesan Cheese Bread, thawed
1/4 cup garlic cloves
1/2 cup olive oil
8 oz fresh mozzarella
1 t dried oregano
Fresh black pepper
Mint for garnish
1 T balsamic reduction
1 oz Parmesan
4 oz ricotta cheese
1 heirloom tomato, sliced
Fresh basil sprigs

1
Make the garlic puree by simmering garlic cloves in oil until soft. Strain garlic from the oil and process in a food processor until smooth. Set aside, saving garlic oil.
2
Combine Parmesan, ricotta and 2 tablespoons garlic puree and mix until smooth.
3
Spread olive oil on a marble or stainless table surface to keep dough from sticking. Drizzle olive oil on your hands too. Combine all Cheese Bread together and knead into one large ball. Set aside.
4
Next, coat a cast iron or round baking dish with extra virgin olive oil. Press your dough down into the pan and push it up around the sides about 1 to 1.5 inches. With a fork poke the pizza dough all over. Brush the dough with some of the garlic oil.
5
Add the Parmesan/ricotta mixture on top. Add fresh mozzarella and sprinkle the dry oregano and on top.
6
Bake until the cheeses melt, and crust is golden, about 35-40 minutes.
7
Add the fresh heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil. Drizzle balsamic reduction on top and sprinkle with fresh pepper.
8
Remove pizza from skillet and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!