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NATIONAL CHEESE PIZZA DAY
On September 5th, National Cheese Pizza Day says, “Hold the toppings!” That’s right, cheese is all you need when celebrating this pizza holiday. Whether the pie is homemade or ordered in, make it cheese only.
Add a variety of cheeses to your pie to celebrate. Smokey gouda or a little gorgonzola might mix it up. If you like a little cheddar, mild or sharp shredded across the top will do. Debates prevail over thin or thick crust. However, that debate is for another day. The cheese holds the spotlight on this occasion. In fact, thin-crust doesn’t even have a day. How did that happen? However, deep-dish does. Check out April 5th for more information about it. And National Pizza Daygets piping hot on February 9th.
We do know a few things about pizza in general, though. In ancient Greece, they covered their bread with oils, herbs and cheese. Many believe this to be the beginning of the pizza. In Byzantine Greek the word was spelled πίτα, or pita, meaning pie. The Romans also developed a version of the pizza pie. Using bay leaves for flavoring, the Romans topped the dough with cheese and honey.
When it comes to the modern pizza, we turn to Italy. Their Neapolitan flatbread created the beginnings of the pizza we know and love today. It was topped with mozzarella cheese made from high-quality buffalo milk.
In the United States, we love our pizzas, especially cheese pizza. In 1997, it’s estimated the United States produced more than 2 billion pounds of pizza cheese. That’s a lot of cheese! Our passion for pizza began in 1905 when the first pizza eaty oped in New York’s Little Italy. It’s been a cheese love affair ever since.
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalCheesePizzaDay
Order up or bake up your own cheese pizza to celebrate! Take a pizza poll to find out who makes the best cheese pizza in your state. Test out a new recipe or try one of these below. Have a cheese pizza party. Invite friends over to make their favorite cheese pizzas and enjoy each other’s company. You can even try to break a world record. Make the largest cheese pizza or the thinnest. While you can make the pizza at home, don’t forget to give a shout out to your favorite pizzeria. Whether they service it by the slice or you order up a whole pizza, you know they make it with love.
Since many foods, including pizza, inspire world records, we decided to explore 5 Amazing Pizza World Records.
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Cheese Pizza FAQ
Q. What types of cheeses go on a cheese pizza?
A. The most common type of cheese on cheese pizza is mozzarella. This meltable, flexible cheese gives cheese pizza stretchy awesomeness. Cheddar cheese also makes for fabulous pizzas. The sharpness adds a punch of flavor. Provolone offers a subtle flavor. Choose smoked provolone to enhance the taste experience. Another option for cheese pizza is adding cheese blends. Add parmesan to mozzarella. Top the mozzarella with goat cheese, also known as Cherve’. Combine cheddar, mozzarella, and Pecorino-Romano for a flavor explosion.
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