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Making tonight a pizza night with this Pesto Potato and Burrata Pizza.
Can you guys tell that I am craving spring? I mean, do you see all the green happening on this pizza? I am definitely ready for some spring weather, fresh produce, and new recipe inspiration. Anyone else feeling the same right about now?
That said, itโs still cold and Iโm still craving comfort food, which is why I am sharing this pizza. Itโs a mix of winter comfort food with a hint of spring, and I am loving every bite of it. But with a pizza covered in basil pesto, thinly sliced potatoes, and burrata cheese, what on Earth is not to love? Every bite is DELICIOUS.
Question: do you guys make homemade pizza often?
For me, homemade pizza is a weekly dinner. Itโs so easy, so good, and everyone loves it, but after having a couple of people tell me they never make pizza at home, I wondered, โwhy the heck not?โ. To make things extra quick and easy, I often make my pizza dough over the weekend and keep it in the fridge until ready to bake. This makes pizza night a less than thirty minute dinner. Of course, if you donโt have dough made, you can always use store bought. Whole Foods carries a pretty good regular and whole wheat dough. For toppings I usually just use up whatever odds and ends are in my fridge and most of the time my pizzas turn out awesome.
So you see, super easy. This is why Monday night is a great pizza night. You guys with me? Cool.
This is one of my simpler pizzas, but I promise itโs mouth wateringly good. I really wanted to let the pesto, potatoes, and burrata shine and not overwhelm the pizza with too many flavorsโฆwhich I sometimes have a tendency to do.
I started out with room temperature pizza dough. This is really, really important. If your dough is not at room temperature, itโs not going to roll out nicely or bake up beautifully, so make sure to remove your dough from the fridge at least an hour before baking or even up to all day.
Since I wanted to add a pop of flavor to the dough itself, I made up a quick spice mix thatโs very similar to a middle easternย zaโatar. Itโs a mix of oregano, sesame seeds, lemon, cumin, salt, and pepper. No crazy flavors, but I LOVE the additional flavor this mix adds to the dough. It gives a pop of brightness and some added texture too. From there comes the pesto and potatoes. The key with the potatoes is to slice them very, very thin. That way they cook up perfectly on top of the pizzaโฆcrispy on the edges and soft in the center.
When the pizza comes out of the oven, top with fresh burrata and all the basil you can find. I used micro lemon basil, but regular basil works just about the same.
Then simply eat and enjoy all the deliciousness this pizza has to give. Itโs light, yet hearty, cheesy, carby, and very greenโฆmeaning itโs the perfect Monday health food!
And after my weekend, I really just need a good pizza to ease into the week. I spent the last few days taking care of one sick little baby goat who we think hasย pneumonia. I had my brother take him to the vet on Saturday (major shout out to Trevor for coming through and helping me out over the past two weeks!) and heโs doing better. Praying the little guy makes it!
Also, we have a mountain lion situation, so you know, thereโs that too.
Yes, I am serious, a mountain lion. And heโs already eaten the neighborโs thirty pound turkey and all of their chickens. Totally serious. Praying he leaves our goats and chickens alone, but um, itโs very, very scary having a mountain lion in the area. Our electrician at the studio said he saw the lion walking on our property fence the other day.
Literally no fun at all.ย I donโt think Iโm cut out for this animal caretaker life. itโs stressful. Good news is that today is my last day of taking care of all these animals. Dadโs on his way home from South Korea and I could not be more excited. Although, I will miss having Merle (my littler sisterโs dog) in my house. Heโs the best, and I loved having him around. He kind of just went with me everywhere. I loved it.
So yeah, I need pizza tonight. You do too.
Watch the How To Video Here:
Pesto Potato and Burrata Pizza
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon raw sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 pound homemade or store-bought pizza dough, at room temperature
- extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1 medium potato, very thinly sliced
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon micro basil or basil leaves
- crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet with olive oil.2. In a small bowl, combine the oregano, sesame seeds, lemon zest, cumin, an a generous pinch of both salt and pepper. 3. On a lightly floured surface, push/roll the dough out until it is pretty thin (about a 10-12 inch circle). Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Rub the dough with olive oil and sprinkle with the seed mix, using as little or as much as you'd like. Dollop the dough with pesto and layer on the sliced potatoes, drizzling them lightly with olive oil, salt and pepper.4. Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the potatoes are crisp. Remove from the oven and top with burrata. Allow the burrata to sit on the pizza and warm through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle on the basil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Slice and enjoy!
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Cheese, carbs, and veggiesโฆmaking Monday great!
Hey Tieghan, could this be made ahead for entertaining?
Hi Aggie! Yes, this pizza is great for entertaining and can definitely be made ahead! You can parbake the crust earlier in the day, prep all the toppings in advance (like the pesto and sliced potatoes), and store everything separately. When you’re ready to serve, just assemble, bake, and top with the burrata at the end so it stays creamy and fresh. If you fully bake it ahead of time, just reheat briefly in the oven and add the burrata right before serving! xT
This is our go-to pizza now. I dream of it. It always impresses company!
Hey Katrina,
Wonderful! So glad to hear this pizza always turns out well for you, thanks for making it so often! Have a great fall weekend! xT
Really great pizza. I love a potato pizza. The spice/seed mixture was a nice touch (the lemon zest was yum), but found that with the pesto, the flavors were a little strong. I wouldnโt completely change the recipe though because the flavors were awesome. Maybe just go easy on the pesto or the spice blend. The burrata really balances everything out.
Hey Emily,
Happy Friday!! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, I love to hear that it turned out nicely for you! Xx
Looked for a pesto potato recipe as thatโs what was in my house and ๐คฉ wow! This was great. My favorite thing about HBH recipes are the โlittleโ toppings or seasonings that actually steal the show- the lemon, cumin, sesame, & oregano blend made this so good! We actually adapted this recipe to some pitas/flatbread we had on hand and it was so easy. Added some olives and sriracha and ๐คคโฆso good!
Thank you so so much for trying out the recipe! Hope you have a great fall season! xT
This was one of the best pizzaโs Iโve had. I only had lemon olive oil and it gave it that extra pop. Will be making this many times.
Hey Alison,
Happy Sunday!! So glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe, thanks a lot for making it and your review! xT
Delicious and a nice change from the standard pizza!
Hey Sheri,
Amazing!! So glad to hear that this recipe was tasty and thanks a lot for trying it out! xT
Very very good pizza! The spices were incredible and the saucy, tangy arugula on top just made it perfect. And who can complain about burrata!?! I thought the only thing that may have improved the overall bite was to season the potato slices a bit. They almost got lost in the scale of the pizza flavor. But would certainly make again!
Hey Gretchen,
Awesome!! Love to hear this recipe was a winner, thanks for making it. Have the best week:) xT
YUM! SO good! I think the initial spice layer before the pesto and other toppings is a game changer. Delicious!
Hi Abby,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am thrilled to hear it was enjoyed. Thanks for sharing your comment! xTieghan
This was SO GOOD. I ate way too much of it but no regrets. Top down delicious and I am definitely making this again.
Hey Jess,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week:) xTieghan
Yum! Even the meat lovers at my house are fans!
Hey Susan,
Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Made this and it was delicious!!
Hey Rani,
I am so glad you have enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! Have a great week! xTieghan
okay…i discovered you about two and a half weeks ago and I’ve made about 10-15 of your recipes already. With every recipe I try, I exclaim, “I can’t believe I MADE this!!!” Your recipes are amazing and I love them all. My husband bought me your cookbook and I couldn’t be more excited.
Hey Jill,
Thank you so much for your kind message and following along, I am so glad you have been enjoying the recipes! Happy Holidays! xTieghan