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One night I wanted something totally different from our regular delivery pizzas and tossed this together. Fresh broccoli and tangy feta melt together with loads of cheesy gooeyness—it's honestly a crazy good combo. We've started making this whenever we're torn between something that feels a bit over the top and something that's kind of good for you too. Take a bite and you'll wonder how you lived without broccoli on your pizza before now.
Crowd-Pleaser Pizza
The best part of this pizza is how regular basics turn into something wild and memorable. Mix up a couple kinds of cheese, toss in kalamata olives for a salty kick, and you can taste the extra depth with every bite. The whole thing comes together fast, so it's awesome when you want something homemade without doing too much work.
Gather These Ingredients
- Pizza Dough: Go for fresh dough—makes all the difference.
- Cheese: Our three cheese mix cranks up the flavor.
- Pizza Sauce: Try your top pick or put pesto underneath for a change.
- Olives: Kalamata olives bring big salty vibes.
- Broccoli: Just steam it quick until it still has some bite.
How To Throw It Together
- Bake
- Pop it in the oven until it's bubbly and the top starts to brown.
- Assemble Toppings
- Stack up the broccoli, olives, and crumbly feta wherever you like.
- Layer the Cheese
- Sprinkle your cheese blend all over the sauce.
- Spread the Sauce
- Don’t drown the dough—just swipe on enough for some flavor.
- Prepare the Crust
- Gently pull and press the dough out, letting it relax if it snaps back.
- Preheat and Prepare
- Fire up your oven super hot and steam the broccoli while you wait.
Switch It Up
If I’m feeling a bit fancy, I’ll sauté the broccoli with some garlic first and it’s seriously tasty. Changing out the sauce for pesto totally flips the flavors. Mushrooms or roasted red peppers? Also awesome little twists we love to try.
Stay Tasty
Leftovers can just chill in the fridge for three or four days. Air fryer makes the crust crisp again but honestly, the microwave works if you’re short on time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why should I cook broccoli first?
Cooking it briefly ensures it's soft enough to eat since the baking time won't fully cook raw broccoli.
- → How can I stop dough from shrinking?
If the dough bounces back when shaping, let it sit for a bit to loosen up the gluten. This makes it easier to stretch.
- → Can I skip making the sauce?
Sure! Use your preferred store-bought pizza sauce to save time, but homemade gives better flavor.
- → Why mix three cheeses?
Each cheese does something special: mozzarella melts perfectly, asiago adds sharpness, and feta brings a tangy, salty kick.
- → What’s the key to crispy crust?
Dry the broccoli well after cooking, add fewer toppings, and bake on a hot pan for the best results.