Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza
Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza is the ultimate comfort food, combining a warm, gooey cheese-filled crust with deliciously crispy pepperoni on top. Perfect for movie nights or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make homemade pizza will impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz pepperoni slices
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
- Place shredded mozzarella cheese along the edges of the dough, fold over to create a stuffed crust, and pinch tightly.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the base, layer with pepperoni slices, and top with more mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for a minute before slicing and serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, season your sauce with oregano and garlic powder. - Customize toppings by adding bell peppers or olives for extra veggies. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.