In this expert guide, I will be discussing if Feta Cheese belongs on Pizza. Spoiler: of course it does! There’s no cheese quite like Feta Cheese, and I’ll explain why below.
Feta Cheese on Pizza
As a cheese, Feta Cheese is a fairly common pizza topping.
Feta Cheese Feta, when used sparingly, adds an amazing flavour and texture to pizza, and can be used in either red or white pizzas with just about any combination of toppings.
Did you know these Pizza facts?
This doesn’t have anything to do with Feta Cheese on pizza, however here are three random pizza facts for you to sound like an expert;
Pizza fact 1: Common pizza toppings in Japan include squid and mayo
Pizza fact 2: The average slice of pizza is 25% protein
Pizza fact 3: 251.7 million pounds of pepperoni are consumed every year in the U.S. just from pizza
Bonus Pizza Fact: We have lots of pizza articles on our website.
…which of these pizza facts did you already know?
Feta Cheese goes on Pizza with…
I’m a big believer in trying many combinations of pizza toppings, until you find the ones that suit you the best. However, to help you navigate the multitude of pizza styles and toppings, try these;
Feta Cheese and Pear
Red peppers and Feta Cheese
Feta Cheese and Mushroom
Don’t stop at those though, keep trying various combinations and amounts. I prefer 3-6 toppings; any more, and my pizza is too heavy and no topping stands out very well. That’s just my personal taste though.
Does Feta Cheese belong on Pizza?
Haven’t you being paying attention? Absolutely, it does!
And if you really won’t try Feta Cheese on pizza, there are many other cheeses to try on your pizzas as well.
Try Feta Cheese on your next pizza!
What works for me may not work for you. Finding your favourite toppings is a trial and error process, which for me, is still going, decades after making my first ever pizza.
Go on, next pizza you have, try some Feta Cheese on it. Even perhaps some Mushroom?