Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza
Gooey mozzarella-stuffed crust meets classic pepperoni perfection — better than delivery!
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20–25 pepperoni slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Cornmeal (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough into a large circle and place it on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Arrange the mozzarella sticks around the edge of the dough, leaving about 1 inch of space from the edge.
- Fold the dough over the cheese sticks and press firmly to seal the crust.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving the stuffed crust uncovered.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce and arrange the pepperoni slices on top.
- Brush the crust with olive oil, then sprinkle it with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy!