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Ingredients
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- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 6–8 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20–25 pepperoni slices (beef or turkey)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Optional seasonings: garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll pizza dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer to prepared pan.
- Place mozzarella string cheese sticks around the edge and fold the dough over to seal.
- Spread pizza sauce in the center, leaving the crust uncovered.
- Layer with shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
- Brush with olive oil or melted butter and add optional seasonings.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Using room temperature dough makes shaping easier.
Different cheeses can enhance flavor; try provolone or cheddar.
Maintain consistent oven temperature for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 40