Cheesy-Crust Skillet Pizza
Cheesy-Crust Skillet Pizza combines the crispy texture of a cast iron skillet crust with a rich layer of cheese and customizable toppings. It’s a quick, fun, and delicious meal idea for all ages.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 ½ cups pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
- ½ cup pepperoni or preferred toppings
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle mozzarella directly into the skillet to form a cheesy base.
- Spread the dough evenly over the melted cheese.
- Flip once to crisp both sides, then add sauce on top of the dough.
- Layer with mozzarella, Parmesan, and toppings of choice.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese bubbles.
- Garnish with basil before serving.
Notes
- Use preheated skillet for extra crispiness.
- Avoid overloading with toppings to keep crust crunchy.
- Fresh mozzarella gives a creamier texture.
- Parmesan enhances the cheesy crust flavor.
- Let pizza cool slightly before slicing to set cheese.