Stuffed Crust Pizza

Indulge in the ultimate pizza night experience with this irresistible Stuffed Crust Pizza recipe, a homemade take on the pizzeria classic that's loaded with flavor and easy to make! The secret to its wow factor lies in the gooey mozzarella cheese sticks tucked into the crust, creating a melty, cheesy surprise in every bite. A tender, homemade dough forms the base, topped with rich pizza sauce, a generous layer of shredded mozzarella, and savory slices of pepperoni, all enhanced by a sprinkle of fragrant Italian seasoning. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this cheesy, golden-brown creation bakes to perfection in just 15 minutes and guarantees to elevate your pizza game with every slice. Whether you're a pizza enthusiast or looking to impress guests, this stuffed crust pizza recipe will quickly become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups warm water
• 1 packet instant dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese sticks
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and instant dry yeast. Stir well and let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast is foamy.

Step 2

Add olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour while mixing until a dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 to 7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. If dough is sticky, add a little more flour as needed.

Step 4

Lightly grease a bowl with olive oil, place the dough in the bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).

Step 6

Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large circle roughly 14 inches in diameter.

Step 7

Place the rolled dough on a pizza pan or baking sheet sprayed with non-stick spray.

Step 8

Arrange the mozzarella cheese sticks around the edges of the dough, fold the excess dough over them, and press the edges to seal and create the stuffed crust.

Step 9

Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the center of the dough using the back of a spoon.

Step 10

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce and add pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.

Step 11

Sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly over the pepperoni.

Step 12

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

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1771.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4612.4

Total Fat 224.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 414.9mg	0%
Sodium 11365.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 454.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g	0%
Total Sugars 32.5g
Protein 186.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1856.2mg	0%
Iron 29.8mg	0%
Potassium 2827.4mg	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: 44.1%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 39.6%