Feta and Basil Pizza Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes

This homemade feta and basil pizza recipe is super easy to make and calls for just 6 ingredients! Tangy feta, fresh basil, and caramelized onions combine to create a quick and easy-to-make pizza, which is sure to be a hit with the whole family!

I’m always surprised by how often my family eats pizza, and over the past couple of years, I’ve shared several homemade pizza recipes here on the blog!

Somehow pizza always manages to be a quick, and easy meal, that’s perfect for lunch, or supper, it even works for parties and get-togethers!

Whether it’s homemade or store-bought pizza will always be a favorite meal in my house, and I’m sure it’s probably the same for most of you.

Not only is pizza super yummy, but it’s usually pretty easy to make and is almost always sure to be a hit with the whole family. And this feta pizza is no exception!

This delicious pizza recipe, features feta cheese, lots of fresh basil, and a perfectly crispy sourdough crust! It requires little prep work and is perfect for lunch or supper. Plus this is a great pizza recipe for summertime.

I love making this pizza in July and August, when I have more fresh basil then I know what to do, and once the tomatoes come into season, I like to add a few ripe tomatoes to this recipe too! But you can add any of your favorite pizza toppings, to this easy feta cheese pizza recipe!

Homemade Feta and Basil Pizza

• sourdough pizza crust. I love to use my homemade sourdough pizza crust for this recipe, but you can also regular homemade pizza dough or store-bought pizza dough!
• feta cheese
• fresh basil leaves
• caramelized onions
• garlic butter or pizza sauce. I usually make this recipe with garlic butter or my homemade pizza sauce. But you also make it with store-bought pizza sauce, fresh basil pesto, or your favorite white pizza sauce 
• fresh tomato, or sun-dried tomato, optional
• ​sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper

Other pizza topping ideas

• mozzarella cheese, fresh mozzarella is especially good!
• ​red onion
• ​red peppers
• ​kalamata olives
• ​artichoke hearts
• ​red pepper flakes
• ​extra virgin olive oil
• ​parmesan cheese
• onion powder
• goat cheese
• whipped feta
• salty olives
• baby spinach leaves

How to Make Feta and Basil Pizza

This recipe is written based on my sourdough pizza crust. Be sure to read the instructions on the pizza crust you are using, and be sure to use the recommended temperature for baking and the recommended cooking time!

Prepare your crust and allow it to rise. If you are using store-bought dough, be sure to take it out of the fridge and allow it to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before preparing your pizza!

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Roll out your crust on a lightly floured surface with a rolling pin, until you have a 10-12 inch round, that is roughly 1/4 of an inch thick. Place your rolled pizza crust on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Spoon on your pizza sauce of choice, then using the back of your spoon, spread it even over your crust. Here’s my recipe for quick and easy homemade garlic butter! ​

• 4 tbsp salted butter
• 3-5 garlic cloves minced
• fresh or dry parsley  to taste

In a small saucepan melt the butter, once it is hot and bubbly add the garlic and parsley. Cook stirring continually until the garlic is soft and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, if you are using them, followed by the fresh basil leaves, and carmazlied onions(see notes on how to make caramelized onions). Crumble the feta cheese over the top, doing your best to sprinkle it evenly over the whole pizza.

Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the top, then place the pizza in your preheated oven.

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crispy, and the feta cheese is melted slightly. Allow the pizza to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Feel free to add any of your favorite pizza toppings or cheese to this recipe!

To make caramelized onions: Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 thinly sliced onion, and a generous sprinkle of salt. Saute the onions, stirring often, until the onions are translucent and slightly crisp!

Any leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days!

​You can also use a pizza stone to make this recipe if you have one!

Looking for more homemade pizza recipes? Be sure to check out these!

Basil Pesto and Ricotta Pizza | With Fresh Mozzarella

Jalapeño Pineapple Pepperoni Pizza with BBQ sauce

4 Cheese Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

Easy Walking Tacos Pizza Recipe