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Caprese Skillet Pizza

Caprese Skillet Pizza

Caprese Skillet Pizza combines the classic Italian Caprese salad flavors with the comfort of homemade pizza, all cooked in a single skillet. It features a crispy, golden crust topped with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pizza dough
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly tor
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Method
 

  1. Position your oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler element and preheat the broiler to high.
  2. Heat a 10 or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  3. Stretch your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface until it roughly matches your skillet's diameter.
  4. Carefully place the stretched dough into the heated skillet and cook undisturbed for about 4-5 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, toss the halved cherry tomatoes with minced garlic, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Once the pizza base looks set, remove the skillet from heat and distribute the torn mozzarella pieces evenly across the dough.
  7. Scatter the seasoned tomatoes over the cheese and transfer the skillet to the preheated broiler.
  8. Broil for 3-5 minutes, watching closely until the cheese melts and browns slightly.
  9. Let the pizza rest for 2-3 minutes before adding the fresh basil and drizzling with balsamic glaze.

Notes

Room-temperature dough stretches more easily than cold dough. Avoid overloading with toppings to prevent a soggy crust. Watch closely under the broiler to prevent burning.