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Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza

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A fun and delicious twist on a classic favorite, featuring gooey cheese stuffed in the crust and topped with pepperoni and melted cheese.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 20 to 25 pieces of turkey or beef pepperoni
  • 6 to 8 mozzarella cheese sticks
  • 2 cups mozzarella, shredded
  • 1 pound fresh pizza dough
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Italian seasoning
  • Garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F, placing a pizza stone in the oven to heat up if using.
  2. Roll the dough out on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle and transfer to an oiled pan or hot stone.
  3. Place mozzarella sticks near the edge of the dough and fold the edge over to tuck the cheese inside.
  4. Spread pizza sauce over the center of the dough, then add shredded mozzarella and pepperoni.
  5. Brush the crust with olive oil or melted butter and sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan on top.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden and cheese is melted.
  7. Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, slice, and serve hot.

Notes

Make sure your dough is at room temperature to avoid cracking. You can customize the filling with different cheeses or add additional toppings.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg