Feta Gyro Pizza dish

Ditch the takeout and bring the Mediterranean flavors to your kitchen with this simple Feta Gyro Pizza Recipe! Featuring silky whipped feta and savory gyro meat, this from-scratch pizza bakes in the oven in minutes. It’s a flavor-loaded meal that promises to be a hit with the whole family.

The Reliable Pizza: Why You’ll Love This Feta Gyro Pizza Recipe

Pizza is our go-to meal when we don’t know what to make, are feeding a crowd, or just need something everyone can agree on. Our love for takeout is real but let’s face it – the ingredients and the hit on the budget aren’t always the finest.

As a result, we often find ourselves making from-scratch pizza recipes at home, and this gyro pizza might be our go-to version yet! Inspired by bold Greek flavors, it:

Uses just seven ingredients.
Is simple to make thanks to the use of pre-made pizza dough.
Bakes in less time than it takes to order delivery.
Features a silky, whipped feta base that will leave all your guests coming back for more.

What Is a Gyro?

Gyro is a type of Greek dish that features gyro meat that is served in a pita or as part of a platter with fresh veggies and tzatziki. Not to be confused with Middle Eastern shawarma, traditional gyro meat is made with pork that has been seasoned with herbaceous Greek seasonings like rosemary, oregano, and thyme and cooked vertically on a slow pit.

A popular street food, it has exploded in popularity and can now be found in many variations across the world.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Unlike your standard Italian pizza, there’s no marinara in this recipe! We’re shaking things up with a white sauce topping that embraces the Greek influence in our Feta Gyro Pizza Recipe. Here are the key ingredients you’ll need for this Mediterranean masterpiece:

Feta Cheese – Full-fat feta cheese works finest for the base as it has a stronger flavor and creamier consistency.
Sour Cream – This helps blend the feta, adding a satisfying tang.
Pizza Dough – To save time and prevent a mess, we use pre-made pizza dough. However, feel free to make your own from-scratch pizza dough instead!
Gyro Meat – Find gyro meat at a local ethnic store, or make from-scratch gyro meat, and shred it to pieces before adding it to the pizza.
Olives – We love the tangy flavor of Kalamata olives! However, if you aren’t a fan, feel free to omit them completely.
Cheese – You can never have too much cheese, right? Extra shredded Mozzarella is sprinkled on top for the finishing touch. We recommend using freshly shredded Mozzarella. Pre-shredded varieties contain preservatives that prevent them from melting as well.

Overhead image of a baked feta gyro pizza topped with red pepper flakes.

Flavor Variations

The beauty of pizza lies in its endless flavor possibilities! Make this Feta Gyro Pizza Recipe your own by mixing and matching different ingredients. Here’s a taste of some go-to additions and variations to spark your pizza creativity:

Veggies (mushrooms, red onions, yellow onions, spinach, asparagus)
Fresh Herbs (fresh oregano, fresh parsley, fresh rosemary, fresh basil, fresh thyme)
Meat (shredded chicken, Greek chicken gyro, beef kofta, turkey pepperoni)
Spices (garlic powder, onion powder, Greek seasoning, red pepper flakes)

How to Make the Finest From-scratch Gyro Pizza

This recipe is a great way to get everyone involved in the kitchen adding their go-to toppings! Here’s what to do:

Create the Whipped Feta. Add the feta cheese, sour cream, and water to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth, adding water as needed until a smooth, silky consistency is achieved.
Add the Toppings. Place the pizza dough on a greased baking sheet or a pizza stone. Spread the whipped feta mixture on top, spreading it out evenly, leaving a small border for the crust. Then, sprinkle the meat on top followed by the olives and cheese.
Bake. Place the pizza in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.
Enjoy! Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before using a pizza slicer to slice pieces, and dig in while it’s warm!

Common Questions About This Gyro Pizza Recipe

What kind of crust works finest?

We use classic pizza dough, but naan, flatbread, or even pita rounds can work. You want something sturdy enough to hold all the toppings that will still crisp up nicely.

Does the feta go on before or after baking?

We use a from-scratch feta spread, so that goes on before baking. But if you want to add feta crumbles, sprinkle them on before baking, too, so that they get perfectly melty!

Can I make it vegetarian?

Totally! Use falafel, roasted chickpeas, or just load it up with veggies and feta.

Should I bake it with the toppings or add them after?

We like to add the toppings before baking. However, if you want to add fresh toppings like lettuce or diced tomatoes to really channel that gyro vibe, you can sprinkle them on afterwards.

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the Ayyem kitchenServings: 12 servings

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins

Skip the takeout, and make this family-friendly simple feta gyro pizza recipe with seven ingredients and fifteen minutes instead! Email

Ingredients

3/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
1 cup sour cream
2 Tablespoons water
1 Pre-made pizza dough
Gyro meat shredded, to taste
Kalamata olives pitted and sliced, to taste
Mozzarella cheese shredded, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
In a blender or food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, sour cream, and water. Blend until a smooth, silky consistency is achieved.3/4 cup feta cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 2 Tablespoons water
Place the pizza dough on a greased baking sheet or a pizza stone, and spread the whipped feta mixture evenly on top, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.1 Pre-made pizza dough
Sprinkle the shredded gyro meat on top followed by the Kalamata olives and shredded Mozzarella cheese.Gyro meat, Kalamata olives, Mozzarella cheese
Place the pizza in the preheated oven, and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.
Remove the pizza from the oven, and set it aside to cool for a few minutes.
Slice, and enjoy warm!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.