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Colossal Stuffed Crust Garlic Knot Pizza

Indulge in this magnificent pizza featuring a colossal stuffed crust with string cheese and brushed with fragrant garlic oil. Perfect for family dinners, movie nights, or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough and Cheese
  • 1 pound pizza dough Use homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 sticks string cheese
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce Can be replaced with your favorite pizza sauce.
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley For garnish.
Garlic Oil Mixture
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust for spice preference.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large circle.
  3. Place the string cheese sticks around the outer edge of the dough.
  4. Fold the edges of the dough over the cheese sticks, pinching to seal the crust.
  5. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  6. Brush the garlic oil mixture generously over the crust.
  7. Spread marinara sauce in the center, leaving the stuffed crust untouched.
  8. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese bubbles invitingly.
  10. Once out of the oven, top with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley.
  11. Slice and serve your Colossal Stuffed Crust Garlic Knot Pizza hot!

Notes

Serve with a fresh salad or garlic knots for an appetizer. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Wrap tightly to avoid freezer burn.