Best 12 Easy Stuffed Crust Pizza Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Craving a cheesy, flavorful pizza that's easy to make at home? Look no further than the stuffed crust pizza! This delightful dish features a crispy, golden crust filled with a tempting blend of gooey mozzarella cheese and your favorite pizza toppings. Whether you prefer classic pepperoni, savory sausage, or a combination of veggies, the stuffed crust pizza offers endless customization options. With its delicious taste and simple preparation, this pizza is sure to become a family favorite.

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

DOUBLE CRUST STUFFED PIZZA



Double Crust Stuffed Pizza image

This is my take on a Chicago style pizza. Don't be afraid of the sausage patty, it makes the pizza!

Provided by pnutmommy

Categories     Bread     Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 cup warm water (100 degrees F/40 degrees C)
1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ pound bulk Italian sausage
1 (4 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the white sugar and the warm water in a large bowl or in the work bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the yeast over the warm sugar water, and let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Stir 1 tablespoon olive oil into the yeast mixture.
  • Stir 1/2 teaspoon salt into the flour. Mix half of the flour mixture into the yeast water, and stir until no dry spots remain. Stir in the remaining flour, a 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes (or mix with dough hook in stand mixer).
  • Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Combine the crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and salt in small saucepan. Cover pan, and cook over low heat until tomatoes start to break down, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into 2 equal pieces. Roll one piece into a 12 inch thin circle. Roll the other half into a thicker, 9 inch circle.
  • Place the 12 inch dough round into an ungreased 9 inch springform pan. Sprinkle dough with 1 cup of cheese. Shape sausage into a 9 inch patty and place in pan on top of the cheese. Layer pepperoni, mushrooms, green pepper, red pepper, and remaining cheese on top of sausage patty. Top with the 9 inch dough round and pinch edges to seal. Cut several 1/2 inch vent holes in the top crust. Spread sauce evenly on the top crust, leaving a 1/2 inch border at the edges.
  • Bake pizza in the preheated oven until the crust is set, the cheese is melted, and the sausage is cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes. Let hot pizza rest for 15 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1063.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

STUFFED PIZZA CRUST



Stuffed Pizza Crust image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

One 1-pound loaf store-bought frozen bread dough, thawed and left to rise according to the package instructions
All-purpose flour, for dusting
2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Large pinch kosher salt
Arrabbiata Sauce, recipe follows, cooled
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
14 slices pepperoni, chopped
10 pieces string cheese, each cut in half to make 2 shorter pieces
1 egg whisked with 1 teaspoon water
4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
Fresh basil leaves, for serving
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small to medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup white wine
Two 15-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Pinch sugar
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Roll and stretch out the risen dough on a floured work surface into a rope about 31 inches long. Press a rolling pin into the dough to create a trench and roll it to a rectangle about 3 inches wide.
  • Keeping a 1/2-inch border on each long side of the dough, smear the remaining dough with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Spread the surface with a nice thin layer of the Arrabbiata Sauce, then sprinkle with the Parmesan, mozzarella and pepperoni. Arrange the string cheese pieces on top in a double line. Fold the long sides of the dough up over the center (over the string cheese) and pinch the edges together well so there's no leakage. Bring the ends together to form a circle.
  • Drizzle a baking sheet with olive oil. Carefully transfer the dough circle to the prepared baking sheet, flipping it over before putting it on the sheet so the seam side is down. Brush the egg wash over the surface of the dough. Bake until the edges of the crust are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a board to rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Arrange the tomato slices and basil leaves in concentric circles in the middle of the pizza crust ring and serve with a dish of the remaining Arrabbiata Sauce on the side for dipping.
  • Heat a pan over medium-high heat until hot and add the olive oil. Throw in the red pepper flakes and onions, give them a stir and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the wine, whisking to deglaze the bottom of the pan. Cook until the liquid reduces by half. Add the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning and stir to combine. Add a pinch of sugar and some salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

GRILLED STUFFED CRUST PIZZA



Grilled Stuffed Crust Pizza image

The only downside of making pizza in the summer is having to crank up the oven. Unless you make it on the grill! And it doesn't have to be hard. Cooking the dough on a rimmed baking sheet keeps it from sticking. Slipping the pizza onto the grill grates at the end makes for an extra-crispy crust. While we were at it, we stuffed the crust with mozzarella - because we could.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup olive oil
2 pounds store-bought pizza dough
One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 mozzarella cheese sticks
6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1 pound part-skim mozzarella, thinly sliced
40 slices pepperoni
Torn fresh basil leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Pour the olive oil into an 11-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet. Transfer the dough to the pan, turning to coat it with the oil. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until the dough fills about two-thirds of the baking sheet, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Slide your hands under the dough, lift and gently stretch it to fit the pan. (It's okay if it doesn't stretch to the corners.) For the final rise, loosely cover with plastic wrap and set aside until slightly puffy, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • While the dough rises, preheat a grill for high heat - it needs to be 500 to 600 degrees F when covered.
  • Stir the tomatoes, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a medium bowl until combined.
  • When the dough has risen, place the cheese sticks all the way around the edges, leaving a half-inch border. Fold the dough up and over the cheese sticks until they are totally enclosed, then gently pinch the dough to seal, creating a stuffed crust. Stretch and pull the dough gently to fill the edges of the baking sheet. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan evenly over the dough, all the way to the edge. Then top with the sliced mozzarella, leaving the border exposed. Spoon the tomato mixture over the mozzarella, inside the border. Top with the pepperoni and remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan.
  • Put the pizza sheet directly on the grill grates, cover the grill and cook until the crust is lightly browned at the edges, about 15 minutes. Using a large metal spatula, slide the pizza directly onto the grill grates, cover and continue to cook until the crust is dark golden brown and the mozzarella is bubbly and lightly browned in spots, about 10 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and let sit for 10 minutes. Top with some basil leaves and cut into squares.

EASY STUFFED CRUST PIZZA



Easy Stuffed Crust Pizza image

If you love pizza huts stuffed crust, you will love this! Its fresh, customizable and not insanely salty like the real deal.

Provided by Nina Lee

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 31m

Yield 2 Slices per person, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (13 7/8 ounce) package of refrigerated pizza dough
1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce
12 count crystal farms mozzarella string cheese
4 cups of mozzarella shredded cheese
1/2-1 lb sausage
1 (70 count) package pepperoni
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced olives
1/2 green bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon garlic

Steps:

  • Fry up your sausage until cooked. Drain it (really really greasy!).
  • Chop your olives, onion and pepper.
  • Cover your pan with tinfoil, spray it/grease it. Pop open your tube of dough and lay it out in the pan (13x9in). Smooth it out so all edges are touching the sides.
  • Grab your string cheese and start laying them around the edges (3 wide for long ways in the pan, 2 for the short). Roll dough over string cheeses, smooth together edges to prevent cheese from gooshing out.
  • Bake for 8 minutes in a 425F oven.
  • While that bakes, put 1tbsp butter in a microwave safe bowl and 1tsp garlic, melt in microwave.
  • Remove your dough when the time is up and brush your dough with the melted butter.
  • Add your toppings! Add cheese, LOTS and LOTS of cheese.
  • Put back in oven to bake more for about 6 to 8 more minutes. Remove from oven, let cool for a bit, slice and ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 832, Fat 65.2, SaturatedFat 30.6, Cholesterol 152.6, Sodium 2520.8, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 39.5

DOUBLE-STUFFED SHEET-PAN PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY



Double-stuffed Sheet-Pan Pizza Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: warm water, sugar, active dry yeast, flour, salt, shredded mozzarella cheese, olive oil, salt, pepper, string cheese, tomato sauce, topping of your choice

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 package active dry yeast
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt, optional
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
olive oil, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
string cheese
tomato sauce
topping of your choice

Steps:

  • To a bowl or stand mixer, add the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let the yeast proof for 5-15 minutes in a warm place until it is bubbling.
  • Preheat oven to 450˚F (230˚C).
  • Add in the flour and salt. Mix in the bowl until well combined and the dough comes together into a ball.
  • Dump the dough onto a floured surface and knead briefly to smooth out the dough and develop gluten. Form the dough into a ball and place into a new, large greased bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise for one hour or until doubled in size.
  • Remove the dough from the bowl, and cut 2-three ounce (85g) portions of the dough. Roll each portion out to a size slightly larger than a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking sheet.
  • Place the first rolled dough rectangle onto the greased baking sheet. Sprinkle a thick layer of mozzarella cheese onto the dough, then place the second sheet of dough on top to cover the cheese.
  • Place string cheese into the edges of the dough, and fold the edges over the cheese, crimping the edges.
  • Brush the dough with olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted inside.
  • Quickly top the stuffed bottom crust with sauce and any extra toppings or cheese you would like.
  • Bake until the toppings are heated through, and the cheese has started to brown 10-15 minutes.
  • Transfer the pizza to a cutting board, slice, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 3 grams

MOZZARELLA STUFFED CRUST PIZZA



Mozzarella stuffed crust pizza image

Create your own cheesy masterpiece at home with our mozzarella pizza that goes the extra mile. You can't beat an oozy stuffed crust

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

200ml milk
300g strong white bread flour
1 tsp fast-action dried yeast
½ tsp golden caster sugar , plus a pinch
3 tbsp olive oil , plus a drizzle
250ml passata
2 garlic cloves , squashed
½ tsp dried oregano
1-2 tbsp polenta
250g grated mozzarella
toppings of your choice , we used pepperoni slices, chopped chorizo and basil

Steps:

  • You can make the pizza dough up to 48 hrs before you want to cook the pizza. Warm the milk in a saucepan until steaming but not boiling. In a large bowl combine the flour, yeast, sugar and 1 tsp salt. Add 1/2 tbsp oil to the milk and leave to cool until just warm -when you place a finger in the liquid it should feel body temperature. Pour the liquid into the bowl and either mix with a wooden spoon or food mixer, until the ingredients are well combined. Tip out onto your work surface and knead for 10 mins, or continue mixing in the mixer for 5-7 mins, until you have a smooth and elastic dough. Clean and oil the bowl, return the dough and cover with cling film. Leave somewhere warm to rise for 1-2 hrs, until doubled in size, or place in the fridge for up to 48 hrs.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Pour the remaining oil and passata into a saucepan and add the squashed garlic, oregano and a pinch of sugar. Season well and simmer for 5-10 mins, until the sauce is thick. Remove the garlic cloves and set aside until you're ready to assemble the pizza.
  • If the dough has been chilled remove from the fridge and leave at room temperature for 1 hr. Dust the work surface with polenta and tip the dough onto it. Punch the dough down to knock out the air bubbles then shape into a disk. Roll out the dough to a pizza base, about 35cm wide. Dust a large baking sheet with polenta and place the dough on top, making sure the dough can move around freely. Use 125g of the mozzarella to create a ring around the outside edge of the pizza base, leaving 1/2cm gap between the edge. Brush a little water inside the mozzarella ring then fold over the outside edge to enclose the mozzarella and create a stuffed crust. Press firmly to stick the dough in place.
  • Spoon the sauce over the middle of the base and top with the remaining mozzarella. Scatter with your chosen toppings (save any fresh herbs for scattering over at the end) and brush the stuffed crust with a little oil, then lightly cover with oiled cling film and set aside for 20-30 mins, until the dough has puffed up a little. Meanwhile heat oven to 240C/220C fan/gas 9 with a large baking sheet on the middle shelf to heat up.
  • When the oven is hot and the pizza dough has puffed up, quickly open the oven door and slide the pizza onto the hot tray. Shut the door and cook for 15-20 mins, or until bubbling and cooked through. Leave to cool for a few mins before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

PIZZA WITH STUFFED CRUST



Pizza with Stuffed Crust image

Cheese baked into the edge of the crust makes this extra-special pizza our favorite. It tastes like a restaurant-style pizza with mild ingredients. I sometimes substitute Canadian bacon for the pepperoni and green olives for the ripe ones.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons cornmeal
2 tubes (13.8 ounces each) refrigerated pizza crust
8 ounces string cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle cornmeal evenly over a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Unroll pizza dough and place on pan, letting dough drape 1 in. over the edges. Pinch center seam to seal. , Place pieces of string cheese around edges of pan. Fold dough over cheese; pinch to seal. Brush the crust with butter; sprinkle with basil. , Bake at 425° for 5 minutes. Spread sauce over crust. Place two-thirds of the pepperoni in a single layer over sauce. Sprinkle with mushrooms, olives and cheese. Top with remaining pepperoni. , Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crust and cheese are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts :

STUFFED CHEESE CRUST PIZZA



stuffed cheese crust pizza image

a great mixture of peppers will exel the taste and the cheese adds softness

Provided by mastertris

Time 55m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • sieve all of you flour into a large mixing bowl.
  • add margerine and use your hands to rub into bread crumby texture
  • in a cup or small bowl. whisk you eggs into you milk.
  • add egg and milk mixture to flour and marg.
  • beat all toger until it's a thick, doughy substance
  • using your hands make the dough into a ball and put onto a FLOURED WORK SURFACE
  • roll out the dough into a flat base as thick or thin as you like.
  • sprinkle the rest of your cheese onto the outside of the base and fold the outside of the crust ovwer the cheese.
  • put in a pre heating oven 200 degrees celciuse or gas mark 6, for twenty minutes
  • take out when cooked to your satisfaction and add you toppings.

CHICAGO STYLE STUFFED PIZZA



Chicago Style Stuffed Pizza image

For this tasty Chicago-style stuffed pizza, a deep-dish pizza is stuffed with cheese, sausage, pepperoni, onions and green pepper. It's excellent!

Provided by Mark

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons white sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, divided
½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
½ cup yellow cornmeal
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ pound spicy Italian sausage - browned, drained and crumbled
9 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup diced pepperoni
¼ cup chopped onion
⅛ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cloves garlic, sliced
½ cup tomato sauce

Steps:

  • To Make Dough: In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in 1 cup warm water; in a separate small bowl combine the yeast, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/2 cup warm water. Mix together and let rest in bowl for about 20 minutes, until foamy.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl mix together remaining 2 1/2 cups flour with cornmeal and salt; remove half of this mixture from bowl and stir 1 cup sugar water into bowl. When well mixed, return second half of flour/cornmeal mixture to bowl and mix all together; then stir in yeast mixture. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 12 minutes. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled in volume.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). To Make Stuffing: In a large bowl combine the sausage, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, onion, bell pepper, oregano and garlic. Mix well.
  • Press half of the dough in the bottom and up the sides of a lightly greased deep dish pan. Bake crust in preheated oven for 4 minutes, then add the stuffing mixture to the bottom crust and cover with top crust; seal edges together with fingers, and trim excess. Slit top crust to allow steam to vent during baking; top with tomato sauce.
  • Bake on lower rack at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then cut and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702.9 calories, Carbohydrate 75.8 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1646.2 mg, Sugar 5 g

MEATBALL-STUFFED CRUST PIZZA STAR RECIPE BY TASTY



Meatball-Stuffed Crust Pizza Star Recipe by Tasty image

You've probably heard of stuffed crust pizza before, but have you heard of meatball-stuffed crust? That's right. This pizza recipe completely takes things to the next level. In the middle, it's your average cheese pizza, but it's surrounded by a crust loaded with homemade meatballs. It's the sort of show-stopping party app you'll want to bookmark for a special occasion.

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef
1 large egg
½ yellow onion, finely diced
½ cup bread crumbs
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon oil, for cooking
11 oz pizza dough
½ cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
olive oil, for brushing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, egg, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano.
  • Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
  • In a medium cast iron or nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Working in batches cook the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • On a sheet of parchment paper, press the pizza dough into a large circle, about 12 inches (30-cm) in diameter.
  • Cut 8 evenly spaced 2-inch (5-cm) slits on the edge of the dough.
  • Place one meatball on the edge of the dough between 2 slits. Pull the corners of the dough around the meatball and press into the dough, sealing the meatball in a dough pocket. Repeat with the remaining meatballs.
  • With the help of a friend, transfer the pizza and parchment to a baking sheet.
  • Spoon marinara sauce into the middle of the pizza and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella over the sauce, or add your favorite pizza toppings! Brush the dough around the meatballs with olive oil.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the dough is golden and just cooked through.
  • Slice with a pizza cutter and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 3 grams

STUFFED PIZZA



Stuffed Pizza image

A new Stuffed Pizza option for your menu means loads of possibilities. Fill with Italian sausage, peppers and mushrooms or get brave and add in whatever your family's favorite pizza toppings might be. Stuffed Pizza? Yes, please! Just scroll down for delicious.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 pound lean ground beef
3 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
3/4 cup cold water
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (12 ounces)
1 jar (14 to 15 ounces) pizza sauce
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Grease rectangular baking dish,13x9x2 inches. Cook sausage and ground beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown. Drain; set aside.
  • Stir Bisquick and water in large bowl until dough forms. Divide dough into 2 parts, 1 part slightly larger. Roll larger part dough into rectangle, 16x14 inches, on surface dusted with Bisquick. Fold crosswise into thirds. Place in center of baking dish; unfold. Press on bottom and up sides of dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese; top with 3/4 cup of the pizza sauce, the meat mixture, mushrooms and bell pepper, pizza toppings and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese.
  • Roll remaining part dough into rectangle, 13x9 inches. Fold crosswise into thirds. Place on cheese in center of baking dish; unfold. Press bottom and top crust edges together to seal. Make small slits in top crust. Spread remaining pizza sauce over crust; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered 22 to 25 minutes or until edges of crust are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1370 mg

CHICAGO-STYLE STUFFED PIZZA



Chicago-Style Stuffed Pizza image

I rate this hearty double-crust pizza as excellent. Favorite fillings are tucked inside, and tasty tomato sauce tops the pie. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small green pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup chopped pepperoni
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup tomato sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add oil and salt. Add 1-1/2 cups flour and cornmeal; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; let rest for 5 minutes. Divide into two portions, one slightly larger than the other. On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion to a 12-in. circle. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet., Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook sausage, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Parmesan cheese and oregano. Add to prepared crust. , On a lightly floured surface, roll remaining dough into an 11-in. circle. Place over pizza; seal edges. Cut four slits in top. Bake 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Spread with tomato sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 906mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pizza dough for the best results.
  • If you don't have time to make your own dough, you can use store-bought dough.
  • Be careful not to overstuff the crust, or it will be difficult to seal.
  • Bake the pizza at a high temperature for a crispy crust.
  • Use a variety of fillings for your stuffed crust pizza, such as cheese, meats, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Experiment with different flavors to create your own unique stuffed crust pizza.

Conclusion:

Stuffed crust pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious pizza that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy meal, give stuffed crust pizza a try. You won't be disappointed!

Related Topics