Best 3 Easy Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious and crispy pizza without the hassle of a traditional oven? Look no further than your trusty cast iron skillet! With its ability to distribute heat evenly and create a perfectly golden crust, a cast iron skillet is the key to achieving that pizzeria-style pizza right in your own kitchen. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating an easy and flavorful cast iron skillet pizza, from choosing the right ingredients to mastering the art of cooking it to perfection. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transform your pizza nights forever!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CAST-IRON SKILLET PIZZA



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This recipe is sponsored by Target. I am certifiably pizza-obsessed. Several years ago, I went to a pizza school called Verace Pizza Napoletana, whose mission is to "defend the honor of Neapolitan pizza." To me, there is no pizza better than a Neapolitan pizza margherita. A thin, bubbly crust made of double-zero flour, simple tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and fresh basil, cooked in 90 seconds in a 900 degrees F (480 degrees C) wood-burning pizza oven. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Let's be honest, though, it's not realistic to make that kind of pizza at home very often, if at all. If you find yourself with a hankering for pizza, and you want to whip up a homemade version without waiting for dough to rise, this is the recipe for you. Homemade pizza dough with just two ingredients-Greek yogurt and self-rising flour-and no wait time for it to rise. It's food science at its best!

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra-virgin oil
1 cup (240 milliliters) Greek yogurt
1 cup (125 grams) self-rising flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup (60 milliliters) pizza sauce (jarred or homemade), such as Good & Gather™️ Traditional Pizza Sauce
4 ounces (1 cup) (115 grams) grated low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, such as Good & Gather™️ Mozzarella Cheese
2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) grated Parmesan, plus more for serving, such as Good & Gather™️ Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Brush a 12-inch (30.5-centimeter) cast-iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
  • Mix the yogurt, flour and salt together in a medium bowl with your hands until it becomes a ball, then flatten into a disk and press into the skillet.
  • Brush the pizza dough with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 centimeter) border around the sides, for the crust. Sprinkle the cheeses evenly over the sauce. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned, then let cool in the pan for 3 minutes.
  • Carefully slide the pizza out onto a cutting board. Top with more grated Parmesan, slice and serve.

CAST-IRON PIZZA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound frozen store-bought pizza dough, thawed and risen
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup store-bought pizza sauce
1/2 cup pepperoni
4 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
1/4 cup torn fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, roll or stretch the dough into a 14-inch circle. Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Drizzle two thirds of the olive oil into the skillet, then carefully transfer the dough to the skillet, pressing the dough up the edges. Spread the sauce over the dough, making sure to get all the way to the edges. Shingle the pepperoni over the sauce and top with the mozzarella pearls. Brush the exposed dough with the remaining olive oil. Bake on the bottom rack until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes.
  • Transfer to a cutting board, top with torn basil, cut into slices and serve.

EASY CAST-IRON SKILLET PIZZA



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This came out well and was so easy to make. Kids loved it! I used a 10" Skillet in this recipe. The pre-made pizza dough I like best is from the Chef Boyardee Pepperoni Pizza Maker kit because it can sit in my cupboards a long time. It comes with enough to make 2 pizza doughs. All you have to do is add water, let it sit a bit and it's ready to go! However, I've seen pizza dough ready to go made at your local grocery stores and other various ways. This is just a super easy method to get some really good pizza for the family. The skillet cooking method gives it a professional taste like you would get in a restaurant. I really enjoy it.

Provided by RavenousRavenDesign

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 thick pre-made pizza dough
1 (12 ounce) can tomato sauce or 1 (12 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 -2 cup mozzarella cheese
1 dash salt & pepper
1 dash italian seasoning
pizza toppings

Steps:

  • Put cold skillet on cold burner. Add the olive oil, italian seasoning, salt and pepper coating the bottom of the skillet.
  • Spread the ready dough to the edges of the skillet filling it around with the dough. Some of the oil might come up around the top, thats cool. Let the dough rise for about 5 minutes.
  • Add your sugar to the tomato sauce or spaghetti sauce. If you are using only plain tomato sauce, add some of that italian seasoning in there and a little bit of oil and salt.
  • After the 5 minutes, coat the top of the dough with the sauce. I like a lot of sauce, so I make sure the top layer is coated well. You probably won't use the entire 12oz. I'm not sure cause I don't know the size of your skillet. Mine is a 10" wide skillet.
  • Turn on your oven broiler. When the broiler is hot and ready. Turn on the burner under the skillet to medium high heat and set a timer for 5 minutes. You'll notice the dough start to bubble a little bit, but we won't be cooking it here for long. It's just to get it started and to get that bottom nice and brown. Start adding your cheese and toppings. NOTE: It might be easier to use chunks of mozzarella vs shredded because it will take longer to melt and allow the dough to cook properly without over burning the cheese. So keep the cheese cold in the fridge until you're ready to use it.
  • After the 5 minutes on the burner we are going to transfer the skillet to the oven under the broiler. My pizza was in there approximately 5 minutes. You'll want to watch your pizza and use a knife to see how well your dough is cooked on the bottom and sides. When it's nice and brown and the top is nice and golden, take it out. Let the pan cool for a bit and then transfer your pizza to another cooler surface so it stops cooking.
  • Salt and sugar can be adjusted to your needs and preference. It's not a big deal. Its' pizza. It's hard to screw up. Just keep an eye not to burn it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.5, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 624.8, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 5, Protein 7.3

Tips:

  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet to ensure a crispy crust.
  • Make sure the dough is thin enough to cook through quickly without burning.
  • Don't overload the pizza with toppings, or it will become soggy.
  • Preheat the oven to the highest temperature possible before baking the pizza.
  • Keep an eye on the pizza while it's baking, and remove it from the oven as soon as the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Skillet pizzas are a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious pizza at home. With a few simple ingredients and a cast iron skillet, you can create a pizza that is crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. So next time you're craving pizza, give this skillet pizza recipe a try.

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