This Pan Pizza bakes up with a crisp golden crust, melty mozzarella, and plenty of savory pepperoni in every bite. Made in a cast-iron skillet, it’s a simple homemade favorite that’s perfect for pizza night.
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Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Pan Pizza
Flavor: Rich and cheesy with a crisp crust, tangy pizza sauce, and savory pepperoni in every bite.
Why Make It: This cast-iron pan pizza is perfect for an easy pizza night with a thick, crispy crust. It has all the flavor of takeout, without the hassle of a full sheet pan or delivery.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with a classic Caesar salad, an easy Italian salad, or your favorite vegetable side.
Total Time: 50 Mins Servings: 4 Cooking Method: Baked
Ingredient Notes for Pan Pizza
- Pizza Dough: For the best pizza crust, use a 10 to 12 ounce ball of homemade pizza dough in a 10-inch skillet and let it rest if it’s cold so it stretches out nice and easy.
- Oil: Olive oil is the secret to that golden, crispy, almost fried pan pizza crust, so be sure you coat the bottom and sides of your skillet well.
- Pizza Sauce: Use a thicker homemade pizza sauce so your crust stays crisp and doesn’t get soggy, and just a light layer is all you need, so the dough can bake up perfectly.
- Cheese: Low-moisture, shredded fresh mozzarella is the best choice because it melts beautifully and keeps your pan pizza from getting watery on top. Or replace it with provolone or an Italian blend.
- Pepperoni: Pepperoni is a classic topping that brings tons of flavor, but you can always skip it if you prefer a simple cheesy pan pizza instead.
- Variations:
- Feel free to swap the pepperoni for cooked sausage, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, or jalapeños.
- Use a basil pesto, white sauce, or crushed tomatoes instead of pizza sauce.
- Finish it off with red pepper flakes, fresh basil, or homemade Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
How to Make a Pan Pizza
- Stretch or roll the pizza dough and place it in an oiled skillet. Let it rise.
- Spread the pizza sauce over the dough.
- Top with shredded mozzarella.
- Then top with pepperoni and parmesan cheese, and bake.
Save Every Slice
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheat leftover pizza in a skillet over low heat or in a hot oven or air fryer to bring back the crisp crust.
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Equipment
- 1 Cast Iron Skillet 10-inch
Ingredients
- 1 (10 to 12 ounce) ball pizza dough
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- ⅓ cup pizza sauce
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup pepperoni slices
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add 1½ tablespoons of olive oil to a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and swirl it around to coat the sides.
- Stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 10-inch circle. Transfer into the oiled skillet.
- Preheat oven to 475℉.
- Let the dough sit out for 30 minutes in a warm area (such as near the preheating oven).
- Spread pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a ¼-inch border around the edges. Top with mozzarella, pepperoni slices, and parmesan cheese.
- Bake pizza for 15 to 20 minutes until crisp.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Main Course
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