Description
This Sheet Pan Pizza recipe is a game-changer for homemade pizza lovers, offering maximum flavor with minimal fuss. Perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying a fun family activity, it allows for customization and easy serving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (about 450g) Store-Bought Pizza Dough
- Classic Marinara or Pizza Sauce
- Pesto
- White Sauce (Garlic Parmesan)
- Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella
- Parmesan or Provolone
- Sliced bell peppers (any color)
- Red onion
- Mushrooms
- Black olives
- Spinach
- Halved cherry tomatoes
- Thinly sliced zucchini
- Pepperoni
- Cooked Italian Beef Sausage
- Cooked Ground Beef
- Cooked Chicken
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare Your Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a standard half-sheet pan (13×18 inches) with olive oil, then line it with parchment paper.
- Stretch the Dough: Unwrap the store-bought pizza dough and place it in the center of the prepared sheet pan. Stretch and press the dough out towards the edges of the pan, letting it rest if it springs back.
- Par-bake (Optional, but Recommended for Crispy Crust): Par-bake the dough for about 5-7 minutes to prevent a soggy center, then remove it from the oven.
- Sauce It Up: Spoon your chosen sauce over the stretched dough, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges.
- Cheese Please!: Sprinkle the mozzarella generously over the sauce, adding other cheeses like Parmesan or provolone if desired.
- Add Your Toppings: Arrange your chosen toppings evenly over the cheese, ensuring not to overload to prevent sogginess.
- Bake to Perfection: Transfer the sheet pan to the preheated oven and bake for around 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden-brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Cool, Slice, and Serve: Let the pizza rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into squares or rectangles and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Avoid overloading the toppings to prevent a soggy crust. Pre-baking the crust for 5-7 minutes can help achieve a crispy bottom. High heat is key for a perfect bake.