Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza
Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza is a delightful twist on classic pizza, featuring a melty cheese-filled crust and hearty toppings for an easy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Pizza
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 20 to 25 pieces turkey or beef pepperoni
- 6 to 8 sticks mozzarella cheese sticks For stuffing the crust
- 2 cups mozzarella, shredded
- 1 pound fresh pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter For brushing the crust
- Grated Parmesan cheese For sprinkling on top
- Italian seasoning To taste
- Garlic powder To taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- Lightly grease a baking sheet or pizza pan if not using a stone. Dust your counter with flour and roll the dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared pan or hot stone. Line up the mozzarella sticks near the edge of the dough, leaving about an inch from the rim.
- Fold the dough edge up and over the cheese sticks, pinching to tuck the cheese inside.
- Spread the pizza sauce over the middle, avoiding the stuffed crust, then top with shredded mozzarella and scattered pepperoni.
- Brush olive oil or melted butter over the stuffed crust and sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan.
Cooking
- Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the edges are golden, and the cheese is melty.
- Let the pizza cool on a rack for about 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve while hot.
Notes
For an extra cheesy crust, mix different cheeses. Experiment with sauces for unique flavors. Pre-bake for 5 minutes for a crispier base. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat at 350°F for about 10 minutes.