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 Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza 

A gooey, cheesy, and crispy homemade stuffed crust pepperoni pizza that’s better than takeout and fun to make at home.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 pizza (8 slices) 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks (for the crust)
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce (or marinara)
  • 20–25 pepperoni slices
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Optional: red pepper flakes, grated Parmesan, or fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and lightly grease your baking sheet or pizza pan.
  2. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 12–14 inch circle and transfer to the pan.
  3. Lay mozzarella string cheese around the edges of the dough. Fold dough over and seal tightly to create a stuffed crust.
  4. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving the edges bare.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese across the sauce.
  6. Arrange pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese.
  7. Brush crust with olive oil, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
  9. Let rest 2–3 minutes before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Seal crust edges well to prevent cheese from leaking.
  • Don’t overload with toppings to avoid a soggy crust.
  • Use a pizza stone for extra crispy results.
  • Shred your own cheese for best melting quality.
  • Leftovers: refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: stuffed crust pizza, pepperoni pizza, homemade pizza