Description
Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza is the ultimate comfort food that takes pizza night to a whole new level. With a golden crust filled with gooey mozzarella and topped with zesty pepperoni, every slice delivers an irresistible explosion of flavor. This homemade pizza is perfect for family gatherings and cozy movie nights, and it’s simple to prepare. Customize it with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable experience that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz thick-cut pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough into a large circle on a floured surface.
- Place the dough in a greased pizza pan, leaving overhang around the edges.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese along the edge of the dough, fold it over, and press firmly to seal.
- Spread pizza sauce over the center, then top with pepperoni slices and additional mozzarella.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and brush olive oil around the crust edges.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh basil if desired, slice, and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg