Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza
Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza features a chewy golden crust packed with gooey mozzarella sticks, topped with melty cheese, zesty pizza sauce, and crispy pepperoni—an irresistible twist on a homemade classic.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 6 –8 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20 –25 slices pepperoni beef or turkey
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Optional Seasonings:
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Preheat pizza stone if using. Grease or line baking sheet if needed.
- Roll dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Place on prepared stone or sheet.
- Place string cheese around edges. Fold dough over and seal to make a stuffed crust.
- Spread sauce over the center. Add shredded mozzarella and top with pepperoni.
- Brush crust with oil or butter. Sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or Parmesan.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden, bubbly, and crisp. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
- Cool for 5 minutes before slicing to help cheese set.