Delicious Homemade Pepperoni Pizza
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this easy homemade pepperoni pizza! With a perfectly crispy crust, gooey mozzarella, and spicy pepperoni, this dish is sure to delight your family and friends. Perfect for any gathering or casual dinner, this customizable pizza will create lasting memories as you savor every cheesy bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz thick-cut pepperoni slices
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a half-inch border for the crust.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously on top of the sauce.
- Arrange pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil on top for added flavor and golden color.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg