Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust Pizza

Indulge in the ultimate homemade pizza experience with this copycat Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust Pizza recipe, a perfect blend of gooey, melty cheese-stuffed crust and classic savory toppings. Featuring soft, kneaded dough wrapped around low-moisture mozzarella sticks, this recipe brings the famous stuffed crust to your own kitchen in just 45 total minutes of prep and baking. Topped with a rich tomato pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, zesty pepperoni slices, and a sprinkle of dried oregano, this pizza is further elevated with a buttery garlic-brushed crust for irresistible flavor. Ideal for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings, this stuffed crust pizza is sure to impress your family and friends with every indulgent slice.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 1.5 cups Warm water
• 2 teaspoons Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 8 sticks Low-moisture mozzarella cheese sticks
• 1 cup Tomato pizza sauce
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 20 slices Pepperoni slices
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Butter

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Step 2

Add olive oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms.

Step 3

Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough comes together and is no longer sticky.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and allow it to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

Step 7

Punch down the risen dough and roll it out onto a lightly floured surface into a 14-inch circle.

Step 8

Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza pan or baking sheet.

Step 9

Place mozzarella cheese sticks end-to-end around the perimeter of the dough, leaving about an inch of space from the edge.

Step 10

Fold the edges of the dough over the cheese sticks, pressing firmly to seal, forming the stuffed crust.

Step 11

Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the center of the dough, avoiding the crust.

Step 12

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, and top with pepperoni slices.

Step 13

In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Stir in garlic powder and brush this mixture over the stuffed crust for extra flavor.

Step 14

Sprinkle oregano over the entire pizza.

Step 15

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

Step 16

Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1671.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4067.0

Total Fat 180.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 84.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 410.7mg	0%
Sodium 9031.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 425.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 24.9g
Protein 182.3g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 3363.5mg	0%
Iron 27.0mg	0%
Potassium 1810.3mg	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: 40.0%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 42.0%