Stuffed Crust Pepperoni (Printable Version)

Loaded cheese in the crust, tangy sauce, heaps of melty mozzarella, and spicy pepperoni make this one a crowd favorite everyone wants to dig into.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough and Crust

01 - 6 to 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks
02 - 1 lb pizza dough, store-bought or homemade

→ Sauce and Toppings

03 - 20 to 25 pepperoni slices, beef or turkey
04 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce

→ Finishing and Optional Seasonings

06 - Optional: garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Once it’s out of the oven, wait about 5 minutes so it’s easier to handle. Cut it up and pass it around while it’s still warm.
02 - Pop it in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Take it out once the crust has that deep golden color and you see some toasty spots on the cheese.
03 - Brush melted butter or olive oil around the outer crust. Sprinkle on some garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or Parmesan if you like a kick of flavor.
04 - Lay the pepperoni slices all over the cheese, as many as you want or can fit. Make it as covered as you want.
05 - Spread your pizza sauce across the middle, avoiding the edge where the stuffed crust is. Scatter the shredded mozzarella all over that sauce.
06 - Place the string cheese sticks along the outside edge and leave about an inch gap. Fold the dough over the cheese sticks and pinch the edge tight so the cheese’s sealed inside.
07 - Dust your surface with a little flour, then roll the dough out into a big circle, about 12 inches wide. Place it onto your greased pan or hot stone.
08 - Turn on your oven to 425°F, or 220°C if you use Celsius. If you want, put a pizza stone in there now to heat. If you’re skipping the stone, go ahead and grease your pan or baking sheet.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Get a crisp crust by baking right on a hot pizza stone if you have one.
02 - Mix things up with toppings like olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers before popping it in the oven.
03 - Stick leftovers in the fridge for 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Warm up in the oven to bring them back to life.

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