Cheese Boat Recipe

Two baked cheese boat Turkish pide breads rest on a wooden board, with a small plate of cherry tomatoes and herbs in the background.

Cheese Boat Recipe

This easy Cheese Boat recipe is inspired by Georgian khachapuri, a warm cheese-filled bread made with pizza dough, mozzarella, feta, and an optional egg. It’s golden, gooey, and perfect for game day, pizza night, or sharing with friends and family.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Servings: servings

Calories: 247kcal

Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough store-bought or our Pizza Dough recipe
3 cups shredded low moisture mozzarella cheese 12 oz.
1 cup crumbled feta cheese 8 oz.

Egg Wash

1 egg plus one teaspoon water, whisked

Optional

4 eggs to bake into the cheese boats

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the round of pizza dough into 4 equal pieces. Then spread the pieces of dough into about 9-inch rounds. Roll the two opposite sides toward the center and pinch the ends to form a boat shape. Transfer the shaped dough to the prepared baking sheet. Stuff each boat with the cheese mixture and brush an egg wash (1 egg + 1 teaspoon water) over the rolled edges of the dough.
Bake for 9-12 minutes, depending on their size.
If you want to add an egg, make a well in the cheese filling, crack an egg into each well and return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-6 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs (I love oregano) and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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