Description
Enjoy homemade Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza with a cheese-filled crust and classic pepperoni toppings. This recipe guides you through creating a delicious pizza with a golden crust and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough: 1 package (store-bought or homemade)
- Mozzarella String Cheese: 8 sticks
- Pizza Sauce: 1 cup
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: 2 cups
- Pepperoni Slices: 4 ounces
- Olive Oil or Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic Powder (optional): 1/2 teaspoon
- Italian Seasoning (optional): 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place pizza stone in oven if using. Grease pizza pan or baking sheet.
- Roll pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to prepared pan or pizza stone.
- Place mozzarella string cheese around the edge, leaving 1 inch of space. Fold dough over cheese and seal the edges for the stuffed crust.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the center of the dough, leaving the stuffed crust uncovered.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce. Add pepperoni slices evenly on top.
- Brush the stuffed crust with olive oil or melted butter. Sprinkle with garlic powder or Italian seasoning if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown, cheese is melted, and pepperoni is slightly crisp.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, preheat a pizza stone in the oven for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven and desired level of crispness.
- Use high-quality pepperoni slices for the best flavor in your stuffed crust pepperoni pizza.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg