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Extra Cheesy Dr. Oetker Pizza (Easy Mozzarella Upgrade)

Turn a store-bought Dr. Oetker pizza into a golden, bubbly, extra cheesy treat with just one simple addition: a generous layer of mozzarella. It takes about 5 minutes of prep, works with any cheese you like, and is perfect for lazy days, snack time, or a cosy birthday celebration at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 Slices
Course: Snack
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Dr. Oetker pizza or any frozen pizza
  • 1 to 2 handfuls grated mozzarella or any cheese of your choice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Cheese Grater
  • Pizza cutter or sharp knife
  • Wooden board or serving platter

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the Dr. Oetker packet.
  2. Remove the pizza from its packaging, along with any plastic or cardboard, and place it on your round pizza baking tray.
  3. Grate your mozzarella and scatter a generous layer over the top, going right to the edges so there are no gaps.
  4. Press the cheese down lightly with your hands so it stays in place while baking.
  5. Bake following the packet time, keeping an eye on it near the end, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden with a few toasty brown spots.
  6. Remove from the oven with oven gloves and let the pizza rest for 1 to 2 minutes so the cheese settles.
  7. Slice into 8 pieces, serve hot on a wooden board, and enjoy the cheese pull!
    8. You can use any cheese of your choice. Mozzarella gives you the stretchy cheese pull, while cheddar or gouda adds more flavour. For the best of both, mix two cheeses and spread them right to the edges for that golden, bubbly finish.

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