Greek Pizza.
Let me tell you… that cheese has ruled the last 3 months of my life. It’s single handedly responsible for draining my bank account and destroying my (non-disposable) contacts. And no, I won’t wear gloves when roasting jalapenos.
I’d rather have my skin burn off in the name of tangy dip.
This end of summer has me craving one thing: carbs. Carbs in anticipation for fall and hibernation. Carbs in anticipation of jeans and cozy sweatshirts. Carbs because I’m hungry and carbs because I just think I’m hungry. Carbs because nothing goes better with football than chips, soft pretzels and beer, which are all, well… carbs.
And now I’m about to convince you that anything can be thrown on pizza and called dinner.
Bacon frequents my pizza. Chicken does too. Sometimes chocolate and frosting and strawberries make an appearance. I can even do vegetables on top of a cheese stuffed pie, but only if they are roasted and caramely… and blanketed in more provolone than humanly allowed.
Sometime I physically ache for a taste of some traditional Greek flavors, and there was no way a salad was cutting it this past weekend. I wanted feta, spicy garlic, artichokes, briny olives and BREAD. Sounds kind of dreamy if you ask me.
With all of those flavors piled high on a crispy crust, I was sure that this completely meat-free pizza would be mine… all mine. So I was shocked when my husband took down three slices the first day and finished off the last two yesterday. That was weird. I’m now questioning his identity. But if he loved it? You will too.
Greek Pizza
makes one pizza
1 batch of your favorite pizza dough
1/2 batch of creamy feta
1 head of garlic, cloves removed and peeled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup fresh dill
3/4 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese
1 15-ounce can of artichoke hearts, chopped
1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives
1/2 red onion, sliced
3-4 campari tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 roasted red pepper, cut into slices
Prepare your pizza dough as instructed. While dough is rising, prepare the crazy feta (or do this before hand – your preference). As I roasted the garlic for the crazy feta, I also tossed the loose garlic cloves listed above in the ingredients list in a tiny bit of olive oil and “pre-roasted” them for 15 minutes. I also took this time to squeeze out the moisture in the artichokes with a dish towel.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Once your dough is ready, roll into your desired shape and brush with olive oil. Top with a bit of fresh dish, then layer on mozzarella cheese, artichokes, olives, red onion, red peppers, tomatoes and crazy feta. Scatter the semi-roasted garlic cloves over top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cheese is golden and crust is crispy. Top with a handful of fresh dill before serving. Serve with hummus for dipping if desired.
You should totally dip this in hummus. I beg of you.
120 Comments on “Greek Pizza.”
This looks to die for!
FYI: My husband is Greek (like can speak with an angry accent and everything). When we went to Greece last summer we had some of the most amazing feta, to the point that our taste buds would accept none other. When we returned we couldn’t find “good” feta anywhere, that is until we found Pastures of Eden feta…they sell it at Trader Joes (MAJOR bonus points for Joe). I encourage, even urge, you to try this feta. You will never want to go back to the “old” stuff.
Thank you!! I am going to look for it today. :)
Let me know what you think, I could be totally off my rocker, but I’m pretty confident that it’s the best and closest to “real” Greek feta.
Artichokes? On a pizza? This is like my dream come true. And I totally understand the whole carbs thing – I woke up this morning and it was 49 degrees outside. If that doesn’t scream I need carbs at every meal, I don’t know what does.
I have tons of feta! Thanks for helping me think of something to use it on.
Carbs for everyone! :) ….This is LOADED with goodness!!!
Carbs are always welcome in my life ;)
I remember when you were instagramming about roasted garlic. NOW I know why!
The pizza looks great.
And carbs…my fave food group :)
Carbs <3
This pizza looks fabulous! Yum! :-D
Love artichokes on pizza… and love crazy feta. Can’t wait to try it.
Ooooo I still have 5 POUNDS of feta (haha I know, ridiculous right?) to use up and this recipe sounds amazing… it’s on the to-make list effective now!!! :)
I will gladly take some of that off of your hands…
Awesome idea — and I am in love with kalamata olives!!!
Yum yum yum!
I featured a Greek pizza a few wks ago on my blog and was so happy when my husband initiated dipping it in hummus! So good!
I could eat pizza in different forms everyday.
Yours looks delicious and your crazy feta is one of my favorite foods now!
I say we don’t worry about going back to work today, and sit at home and eat this pizza instead. This looks SO good!
This looks fabulous! I still haven’t tried the crazy feta…what am I waiting for?
Ah! You must.
I made Greek pizza on the grill this summer – why don’t more people do this? SO good. Your version looks mouth watering, as always!!
I agree, I want to grill pizza 1-2 more times before it gets cold!
This looks amazing!!
This makes me tear up a bit! Kaylin gets an upset tummy every time i eat soft cheeses….so feta has again been banned from my diet (bahhhhhh). I long for this pizza
Looks amazing as always. Thank you so much for your email yesterday. It helped me to know people were thinking about me…it is a lonely and helpfull feeling when all you do is wait and pray that your home doesn’t catch fire. It meant alot to see that email.
anytime my love!
I pretty much want carbs all year round but at least I feel I can justify them in autumn! The flavours on this pizza look so great, I can’t wait to try.
helpless feeling…obviously I am still sleep deprived.
Bacon, feta, and tomato is my all time favorite pizza combo, but this looks right up my alley. There’s a pizza place in town that does a Greek pizza and they put Greek dressing on it. I thought it sounded a little odd at first, but it is CRAZY good! I bet it would be awesome with this, too!
Ah–perfect for Friday pizza night. Love this!
I’ll dip it in hummus, but only because you begged. Looks outstanding!!!
This sounds good! Next time, try pesto for the sauce. Gives it so. much. flavor. yum!
I’m obsessed with feta and buy it in bulk all the time. Money saver AND the feta saves quite nicely if you place it in mason jars with a homemade brine!
I already wanted to make your crazy feta but now it isn’t an option. Carbs and cold weather are co-dependent.
What about the 3/4 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese? You never mentioned when that comes into play.
Oops sorry! Goes on before the artichokes!
If I was stranded on an island and I could take one thing with me, it would be a box of carbs. Pizza, breads, pasta and more pizza. A BIG box of carbs.
This pizza was made for me. I am sooo dipping that crust in some hummus. Just to remain true to the Greek theme, ya know…
Ive made a similar pizza like this, but I made homemade basil hummus and smeared alittle over the dough before topping! It was awesome. Maybe something to try next time?
I just don’t think I’ve met a pizza I didn’t like.
PS I roasted my first bulb of garlic this weekend to make your white bean dill dip and it was phaaaa-nomenal.
Best thing ever right?!
I posted a pizza recently – it had pumpkin, beetroot and BACON!!!
Mmmmmm pizza…….
Woah…the ultimate pizza. This looks amazing!!!
I love how you can barely even see the pizza crust on this pizza is so loaded with delicious toppings. The way every pizza should be :)
I just discovered a Greek market near my house that sells huge blocks of feta and I’ve been searching for recipes to use it. This looks perfect! At first I was mentally figuring out when my boyfriend would be working so I could make this for yourself. But if your carnivore husband liked it…I don’t think I will have to worry
I just discovered a Greek market near my house that sells blocks of feta as big as your head! I’ve been looking for recipes to make with it and this looks perfect! At first I was thinking I would have to wait for a single lady night to whip thsi up… but if your carnivore husband enjoyed it… I think my boyfriend will like it too.
I just discovered a greek market near my house that sells blocks of feta as big of your head. I have been looking for recipes to use it!
One thing I love about your recipes and blogs, is that you are so blunt about “those which shall not be named” (carbs) being okay in moderation. I love how active you are and how you don’t limit yourself it’s no way to live. You are the spinach to my popeye. I now have the strength to look carbs in the face and say Boo-yah!” They are nothing to fear. Just that relative that you have over every once in a while but too much is just..well too much….crazy aunt Milly
Oh my word that looks delicious!
I just found a greek market near my house that sells feta blocks as big as your head! I have been looking for some good feta recipes!
The Greek flavors sound amazing!
Oh yes. Like the bad Greek that I am, I would pick the olives out :) but would happily devour every slice of this after that!
This looks SO good! And after spending a few weeks in Greece, it seriously reminds me of all the good food! :)
This is a thing of beauty! Pizza is such a great food…you can fit all your favorites in at once and create something magical!
I love buying pizza crusts & making different types of pizza…Ive made a variation of greek pizza but cant wait to try this recipe. Looks AMAZING!
Oh good God girl, that is one amazing looking loaded pizza!
I remember growing up I got on a kick where I dipped pizza in ranch dressing. ICK! Dipping this pizza in hummus sounds like perfection though.
Ha! I never liked ranch dressing but my brother STILL does that!!
So glad you cut the tomatoes into wedges! There’s nothing like biting into a huge juicy chunk of tomato rather than a thin measly slice. Can’t wait to try this.
Wow! Um how about deliciousss!
This looks amazing! I love greek pizza, and feta on pizza is the best!