Description
Learn how to make a delicious Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza featuring a cheesy crust filled with string cheese, topped with savory pepperoni slices, pizza sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. This easy recipe uses refrigerated pizza crust for convenience and bakes to golden perfection in just 25 minutes, serving 6 people.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Stuffing
- 6 pieces Sargento® String Cheese
Pizza Base
- 1 can (10 oz.) refrigerated pizza crust
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
Toppings
- 20 slices pepperoni
- 1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the pizza perfectly.
- Prepare the Crust: Unroll the refrigerated pizza crust and press it into the bottom and up 1 inch along the sides of a greased 13×9-inch baking pan to form the base and edges for the stuffed crust.
- Add String Cheese: Arrange the 6 pieces of string cheese along the inside edges of the pizza crust, evenly spaced, to create the cheesy stuffing for the crust.
- Fold and Seal Crust: Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the string cheese and press firmly to seal, creating a stuffed crust border that will hold the cheese during baking.
- Apply Sauce: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the exposed crust base, avoiding the stuffed edges, to ensure every bite is flavorful.
- Add Toppings: Place the 20 slices of pepperoni evenly over the sauce, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly on top to cover the pizza.
- Bake the Pizza: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown, and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly, indicating the pizza is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly to set. Then slice into 6 servings and serve hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Using refrigerated pizza crust saves preparation time and ensures consistent results.
- Ensure to seal the dough edges tightly around the string cheese to prevent leakage during baking.
- Customize toppings by adding vegetables or extra cheese as desired.
- For extra crispiness, bake on a pizza stone or preheated baking sheet.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing to avoid cheese pulling.
