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Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza

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A fun and easy way to enjoy pizza at home with gooey cheese hidden inside the crust, perfect for family nights.

  • 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 (220°C) and place a pizza stone in to heat up, or grease your baking sheet if not using a stone.
  2. Roll the dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured counter and transfer it to your greased pan or hot stone.
  3. Place mozzarella sticks near the edge of the dough, fold the edge up and over the cheese, and pinch to seal.
  4. Spread pizza sauce over the center of the dough, avoiding the stuffed crust area, then add shredded mozzarella and scatter pepperoni on top.
  5. Brush the stuffed crust with olive oil or melted butter, and sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese on top.
  6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted.
  7. Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, slice, and serve hot.

Notes

Customize toppings as desired; consider adding vegetables or different meats. For a crispier crust, pre-bake the crust for a few minutes.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg