Best 7 Pepperoni Pizza Queso Recipes

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In the realm of culinary creations, pepperoni pizza queso stands as a beacon of indulgence, a harmonious blend of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds and beckons the senses. As the name suggests, this delectable dish combines the beloved flavors of pepperoni, pizza, and queso, resulting in a symphony of textures and tastes. Whether you seek a quick and easy appetizer for your next gathering or a comforting meal to warm your soul on a chilly evening, pepperoni pizza queso is sure to satisfy your cravings. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the depths of flavor that await you in this cheesy, meaty, and utterly irresistible dish.

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HOMEMADE PEPPERONI PIZZA



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Quick, Easy and Delicious-Homemade pizza crust and tomato sauce has never been easier-and this recipe for pepperoni pizza produces a delicious classic!

Provided by Contadina

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Contadina®

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ (12 ounce) can CONTADINA® Tomato Paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
2 (.25 ounce) envelopes FLEISCHMANN'S® Pizza Crust Yeast or RapidRise® Yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ⅓ cups very warm water (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F)
⅓ cup oil
1 (6 ounce) package HORMEL® Pepperoni
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • For sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients with 1/2 cup water in a medium bowl; set aside for flavors to develop while making crust. Freeze remaining paste .
  • For crusts: Combine 2 cups of flour with the dry yeast, sugar and salt. Add the water and oil and mix until well blended (about 1 minute). Gradually add enough remaining flour slowly, until a soft, sticky dough ball is formed.
  • Knead for about 4 minutes, on a floured surface, until dough is smooth and elastic. Add more flour, if needed. (If using RapidRise® Yeast, let dough rest, covered, for 10 minutes.)
  • Divide dough in half. Pat each half (with floured hands) into a 12-inch greased pizza pan OR roll dough to fit pans.
  • For pizzas: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Top crusts with sauce, pepperoni and cheese.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until crusts are browned and cheese is bubbly. For best results, rotate pizza pans between top and bottom oven racks halfway through baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 1408.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

PEPPERONI QUESO



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Pepperoni Queso Dip is a perfect recipe for game day or as a party appetizer.

Categories     snack

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles
1/2 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles
8 oz. processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed
8 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 small jalapeño pepper, diced
1/2 c. sliced pepperoni, chopped
Soft pretzel bites, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the canned chiles and tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce the heat and stir in the processed cheese until smooth. Off the heat, stir in the cheddar until melted. Stir in the jalapeño and half the pepperoni. Garnish with the remaining pepperoni. Serve with pretzel bites.

BASIC PEPPERONI PIZZA AND FOUR CHEESE PIZZA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 31

1 teaspoon active dry yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for oiling bowl
1/2 to 3/4 cup store-bought or homemade Pizza Sauce, recipe follows
12 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced thin
1 cup pepperoni pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
One 3.5-ounce jar pesto
12 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced thin
4 ounces fontina, grated
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano
1/4 cup olive oil
5 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 pint red grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 pint yellow grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
16 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade, plus more if needed
Salt and pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped finely
1/2 cup chicken broth
Three 15-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
Pinch sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 to 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • For the pizza dough: Sprinkle the active dry yeast over 1 1/2 cups of warm--not lukewarm--water.
  • In a mixer with a paddle attachment, combine the flour and salt. With the mixer running on low speed, drizzle in the olive oil and mix until combined. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix until combined.
  • Coat a separate mixing bowl with a light drizzle of olive oil and tip the dough in. Form a ball and toss to coat the dough ball in the olive oil. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and allow to rise for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 or 4 days refrigerated.
  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • To prepare the dough for the pizza assembly: Divide the dough into two equal parts. Roll out one part as thinly as possible and place on a baking sheet. Repeat with the second piece of dough.
  • For the basic pepperoni pizza: Spread the sauce over the pizza base. Top with the sliced mozzarella and pepperoni.
  • For the four cheese pizza: Drizzle on the olive oil and sprinkle on some salt and pepper. Pour the jar of pesto onto the dough and spread evenly. Add the mozzarella, fontina, goat cheese and Pecorino Romano.
  • Bake both pizzas until the crusts are golden and the cheese is bubbly, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • For the tomato basil salad: While the pizzas are baking, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a small skillet. Add the garlic and stir, lightly frying for about a minute and removing it from the heat before the garlic gets too brown (it can be golden). Pour it into a mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, balsamic, basil and some salt and pepper to the bowl. Toss to combine, and then taste and add more basil if needed, and more salt if needed. Set aside.
  • Top the four cheese pizza with the tomato basil salad. Cut the pizzas into slices and serve.
  • Add a tablespoon or so of olive oil into a hot pan over medium-high heat. Throw in the garlic and chopped onions and give them a stir. Cook until the onions are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, whisking to deglaze the bottom of the pan. Cook until the liquid reduces by half. Add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste and a pinch of sugar. Add the dried oregano and basil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

STUFFED-CRUST PEPPERONI PIZZA



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Love extra cheese with your pizza? Tuck cheese into the crust for an extra tasty hit.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
2/3 cup very hot water
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
3/4 cup diced pepperoni
4 sticks Colby-Monterey Jack string cheese (from 10-oz package), cut in half lengthwise
1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to lowest position; heat oven to 450°F. Spray 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, hot water and oil with fork until soft dough forms; beat vigorously 20 strokes. Let stand 8 minutes.
  • Pat or press dough in bottom and 1 inch over side of pizza pan. Lightly press 1/4 cup of the pepperoni along edge of dough. Place string cheese over pepperoni along edge of dough, overlapping if necessary. Fold 1-inch edge of dough over and around cheese and pepperoni; press to seal. Bake 7 minutes.
  • Spread pizza sauce over partially baked crust. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the Italian cheese, remaining 1/2 cup pepperoni, the mushrooms, bell pepper and olives. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake 9 to 12 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1300 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

BEST-EVER PEPPERONI PIZZA



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You'll love working with the dough, the cheesy surprise inside the crust and the jazzed-up sauce in this pie. -Scottie Orr-Wedeven, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
4 pieces string cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
SAUCE:
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
TOPPINGS:
1 package (3 ounces) sliced pepperoni
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt, 2 tablespoons oil and 2-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest 10 minutes., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a greased 14-in. pizza pan, letting dough drape over the edge. Cut string cheese pieces in half lengthwise; place around edge of pan. Fold dough over string cheese; pinch to seal., Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Brush with remaining oil; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown., In a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Spread over crust. Arrange pepperoni over top; sprinkle with Italian cheese blend. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 879mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

PEPPERONI PIZZA QUICHE



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Field editor Debbie White of Williamson, West Virginia puts ever-popular ingredients into a pastry crust for her appealing "pizza pie". She writes, "There's seldom a slice left when I serve it to family or company."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
12 slices pepperoni, chopped
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Bake unpricked pastry shell at 375° for 11 minutes. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup Swiss cheese. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, salt, oregano, cayenne and pepper; pour over cheese. , Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, thyme, sugar and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until liquid has evaporated., Sprinkle remaining Swiss cheese over quiche. Top with the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with the pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and olives. Bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 160mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CHEESY PEPPERONI PIZZA ROLLS



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These pizza rolls are the perfect game day snack and a winner every time. They'll also bring new life to Friday night pizza for the entire family. Personalize the rolls with your favorite toppings, just not too many, and don't overfill or the filling will ooze out.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Pepperoni Pizza

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (13.8 ounce) package Pillsbury® classic pizza crust
1 cup marinara sauce, divided
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup thinly sliced pepperoni, cut in halves
2 tablespoons minced onion
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place pizza dough on a lightly floured work surface, and press into a rectangle. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the dough to within 1/2 inch of the crust edges (you will not need all of the sauce), and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Evenly distribute pepperoni and onion over the cheeses, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
  • Tightly roll up the dough to form a log, pinching the seam together to seal. Transfer dough to the refrigerator for 10 minutes to make slicing easier.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a serrated knife, slice the log into 12 individual rolls and set onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pizza rolls are golden brown in color and the cheese has melted, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Serve pizza rolls with the remaining warmed marinara as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 14.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 532.2 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Choose fresh, flavorful ingredients for the best results. Use a good quality pepperoni that has a nice smoky flavor. Use fresh mozzarella cheese. Use a good quality pizza sauce that is not too sweet and not too tangy.
  • Make your own pizza dough: Making your own pizza dough is not as difficult as you might think. It only takes a few minutes and the results are worth it. You can find many recipes for pizza dough online.
  • Use a pizza stone or baking sheet: A pizza stone or baking sheet will help to create a crispy crust. If you are using a pizza stone, preheat it in the oven before baking the pizza.
  • Don't overload the pizza: Don't put too many toppings on the pizza or it will become soggy. A few well-chosen toppings are all you need.
  • Bake the pizza at a high temperature: Pizza should be baked at a high temperature (450-500 degrees Fahrenheit) for a short amount of time (10-12 minutes). This will help to create a crispy crust and prevent the pizza from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Pepperoni pizza queso is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It is perfect for parties or game day. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give pepperoni pizza queso a try. You won't be disappointed!

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