Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza

Indulge in the ultimate pizzeria experience at home with this Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza recipe! Featuring a golden, homemade crust packed with gooey mozzarella cheese sticks, every slice delivers the perfect combination of crispy and cheesy goodness. With a quick rise dough, rich pizza sauce, and a customizable array of toppings, this recipe is as fun to make as it is to eat. Perfect for family dinners or weekend gatherings, this pizza bakes to perfection in just 15 minutes, ensuring a bubbling, melty masterpiece that will have everyone reaching for seconds. If you’ve ever dreamed of creating restaurant-quality stuffed crust pizza in your own kitchen, this recipe is your answer—elevate your pizza night with cheesy satisfaction in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 8 sticks Mozzarella cheese sticks
• 1 cup Pizza sauce
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 assorted Toppings of your choice (pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers, etc.)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.

Step 2

Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture forms a shaggy dough.

Step 3

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.

Step 6

Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch circle.

Step 7

Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel (if using a stone). Arrange the mozzarella cheese sticks along the edge of the circle, leaving about 1-inch from the edge.

Step 8

Carefully fold the dough over the cheese sticks and press to seal the edges tightly, creating the stuffed crust border.

Step 9

Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving the stuffed crust border uncovered.

Step 10

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce and add your desired toppings.

Step 11

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade cheese stuffed crust pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1436.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3325.0

Total Fat 126.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 180.6mg	0%
Sodium 7606.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 398.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.1g	0%
Total Sugars 32.2g
Protein 142.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1757.2mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 2008.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.4%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 48.3%