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This Pesto Pizza with Feta Stuffed Crust is perfect for those nights when you’re looking for really good pizza, but don’t want to head out. Homemade pizza dough baked up with a feta stuffed crust, topped with basil pesto, three kinds of cheese, roasted red peppers, pepperoni, and a house style “pizza seasoning”. As soon as the pizza comes out of the oven, top with basil, slice, eat, and ENJOY. Every last bite of this pizza is delicious and will leave you wanting more. The cheese-filled garlicky herb crust is basically like garlic bread and makes for one delicious pizza!
You know, some weeks really are just better than others. Last week I struggled big time. Everything I made I wasn’t feeling the most confident about. Fortunately, this week is totally different. I’ve really loved every recipe I’ve made. So much so that I’m sharing them with you guys as soon as possible. Like Monday’s Gordita CRUNCH tacos and now today’s Pesto Pizza with Feta Stuffed Crust.
I had this idea earlier in the week. And while I had about 10% of my brain questioning the idea, the other 90% of my brain was nothing short of excited. So, I didn’t second it guess it like I usually do. Instead, I just created it. And you guys, this pizza is really just everything delicious.
I’m so excited to be sharing it here today. I feel like it’s perfect for this week since so many of us are really freezing our butts off with this winter weather!
(pizza before baking)
If you’re on Tiktok, you know all about the feta pasta that has basically broken the internet. I feel like it’s everywhere right now. Every other person is currently remaking it and then sharing the recipe. Look, I’m sure that pasta really is delicious, but if someone has already shared it, you probably don’t need to see it from me.
So, that kind of left me thinking about feta cheese. I love feta, but so often it’s just used for salads and things like that. So I kept thinking and thinking. And thinking more, and then? I had the idea to do a feta stuffed crust pizza. It’s actually a recipe I did way, way, way back when I first started to cook for my family. But I had forgotten all about it until now. The idea obviously excited me. So, as I said above, I left my doubts behind and created the recipe.
And in my eyes? It might just be the perfect pizza. It’s truly just SO GOOD. As in roll your eyes back, eat a slice, and then immediately go back for seconds… before everyone else gets at. Dramatic, but for me personally, that’s the truth.
It’s essential to this pizza and really sets it apart from all others. If I had to describe the crust, it’s cheesy garlic bread for your pizza. It’s DELICIOUS.
And it is really easy to make. Just take pizza dough…I always make mine at home, but store-bought is great too…use what’s easiest for you! Roll the dough out, then stuff it with a mix of feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic, and herbs around the edge.
The garlic herbs mix is just basil, oregano, garlic, and chili flakes…very similar to what you might find in your favorite garlic bread. But then there’s feta? it’s the real stand-out. As it bakes inside the crust, it turns melty and creates the perfect cheesy crust situation. One that people don’t expect…but of course love.
I kept them simpler since the crust is already so delicious and flavorful.
I did a little basil pesto, three kinds of cheese, roasted red peppers, and pepperoni. The pesto base is my favorite, but the pepperonis really are what excite me most. I just love a good cheesy pepperoni pizza. This one is just a touch more, hmm, let’s go with elevated than all the rest!
That said, the pepperoni is completely optional. If you don’t enjoy pepperoni…leave them off!
I like to bake the pizza on a sheet pan, or in a pizza oven, or in the upper position of the oven at a super high temp. Ideally, at the highest temp your oven will go! It’s key to a really beautiful crust.
The pizza cooks pretty fast, so in less than fifteen minutes you’ll have amazing pizza. AND…your kitchen will smell incredible. Like cheesy garlic bread baking away, but with a pizza twist! As soon as the pizza comes out of the oven, slice it, top it with basil, and eat. This one is meant to be eaten hot…preferably while sitting by a crackling fire with your favorite people…and maybe a drink in hand too. Live it up pizza night, you know?!
Looking for other wintery pizzas? Here are a few to try:
Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Balsamic Mushroom Fontina Pizza
Shredded Brussels Sprout and Bacon Pizza
Lastly, if you make this Pesto Pizza with Feta Stuffed Crust be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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I made this pizza for dinner last night, and we loved it! I don’t like olives so I left them off, and the pizza still had great flavor and balance. The stuffed crust made it feel extra special. I would definitely make this again!
Hi Erica,
Fantastic! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week:) xx
Made this tonight and it is very good! However, I do think it tends to be on the salty side… between the olives and feta and pepperoni, it’s a little bit much. But the peppers add a nice sweetness!
Hey Danielle,
Happy Friday! I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xTieghan
Tonight was the 3rd time I’ve made this-my company said it was the best pizza they’d ever had!! Used the no-knead crust from your 2nd cookbook. Also made your vintage chocolate peanut butter pie for dessert, and that was a winner, too! Seriously considering giving away all my other cookbooks and just making your recipes from now on!!
Hey Missy,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed! Have a great Sunday:) xTieghan
Made this tonight as directed (using freshly made kale pesto and Trader Joe’s dough), and it is the BEST homemade pizza I’ve ever had! My husband says maybe the best he’s ever had, period! Thank you for the wonderful recipe! We’ll be adding this to our family pizza night rotation for sure!!
Hey Carey,
Happy Sunday! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Made this tonight and it was excellent. I don’t think I stretched my dough enough as I’m not used to working with dough. It came out very thick, but still delicious. Big puffy crust stuffed with delicious feta and mozzarella! We used (frozen) pesto that was made with basil from last summer. Delicious combo of toppings. Will keep this in rotation!
Hey Missy,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am delighted that it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend! xTieghan
Made this tonight. Great recipe and easy to follow. When I make it again I will leave out the lemon but otherwise great taste!
Hey there,
Awesome! So glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! xTieghan
So easy to make and so good.
Since I’m on Weight Watchers I substitute the Pizza dough with the 2 ingredient dough and used fat free products, but my family loved it.
Hey Moana,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am delighted that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
So yummy! I did the store bought, pre made Kroger dough. I thought I rolled it out thin enough, but I definitely accidentally made deep dish pizzas lol. Flavors are amazing! But I am a thin crust person for sure. If you’re reading this before you make it, I’d say get it as paper thin as you can! Still loved it! Flavors are amazing.
Hey Katie,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am delighted that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Great recipe! Took quite a bit longer than expected because I had an uncooperative (store-bought) pizza crust, but I loved the flavors of the oregano, basil, and lemon. I ended up using feta and an Italian cheese mix I could find at my supermarket, but it still tasted amazing. The stuffed crust made this really special, and my family loved it!
Hey Jordan,
Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed! Have a great week:) xTieghan
I made this last night! I’m super proud of myself for stuffing a crust for the first time! It was delicious! It took a little longer than I thought. But it was worth it!
Hey Crystal,
Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed! Have a great week:) xTieghan
This was sooo tasty ?
I had a dough fail because I didn’t use HBH recipe (lesson learnt), had to use premade bases instead and spread the ‘stuffing’ around the edges. About the best home made pizza I’ve made. And very happy with left overs for lunch today, winning!
Hey Marilla,
I am absolutely delighted that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks for making it! Have the best week☀️ xTieghan
We made this tonight and my family said it was “ridiculous!”. Thank you for a tasty recipe! ?
Hey Michelle,
I am thrilled this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! Happy Sunday! xTieghan
This pizza was so incredibly good! The pesto, olives and feta work together so well. The stuffed crust was the perfect treat at the end. Will definitely make again!
Hey Aria,
Thanks a bunch for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Fantastic! Whole family enjoyed this. Easy, and bonus – house smelled really good – that seasoning blend took it over the top. Thank you, Tieghan!
Hey Lori,
Thanks a lot for giving the recipe a try, I am delighted that the recipe was enjoyed! Happy Sunday! xTieghan
I make pizza most Friday nights and I’m always looking for new twists. We tried this one last week and my husband said “I think this is the best pizza you’ve ever made!” The combination of stuffed crust, pesto base, roasted peppers and pepperoni toppings is a pure WINNER!
Hey Trish,
Thanks a lot for giving the recipe a try, I am delighted that the recipe was enjoyed! Happy Sunday! xTieghan