Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 to 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal or flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Dust your work surface with cornmeal or flour and roll out the pizza dough into a large circle.
- Arrange mozzarella string cheese sticks around the outer edge of the dough.
- Fold the dough over the cheese and press firmly to seal, creating a stuffed crust.
- Transfer dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Brush the crust with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the center, avoiding the crust edges.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and pepperoni slices.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use provolone or cheddar inside the crust for a twist.
- Swap pepperoni for sausage, grilled chicken, or veggies.
- Seal crust tightly to prevent cheese leakage.
- Reheat leftovers in oven or air fryer for best texture.
- Don’t overload with toppings for even baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
