If you enjoy the stuffed crust pizza made at popular restaurant chains and are curious about how to make it at home, then you have come to the right place. This pizza is much easier to make yourself than you could ever imagine. There is nothing better than taking a bite of buttery, crispy crust filled with gooey cheese. Yummy! Stuffed crust pizza is enjoyed by everyone – adults and children alike. One warning about making this pizza at home – you won’t have any leftovers for meals the next day because no one can resist a stuffed crust pizza.
Ingredients
- 1 Chilled Pizza Crust – Click here for the best pizza dough recipe
- 7 Sticks (1 oz/stick) String Cheese
- ½ Cup Tomato Sauce
- Pizza toppings (shredded cheese, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, bacon, olives, mushrooms etc)
How to Make a Stuffed Crust Pizza in 7 Easy Steps
Step 1: Place a pizza stone on the middle rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 425°F. If you do not own a pizza stone, you may purchase one here or use a pizza pan sprayed with cooking spray.
Step 2: Roll out the chilled dough in a circle a little larger than the desired size of the pizza.
Step 3: Place string cheese on the crust about one inch from the outside edge.
Step 4: Fold the outside edge of the dough over the string cheese and pinch firmly to seal.
Step 5: Top the pizza with pizza sauce and add desired toppings.
Step 6: Use a pizza peel to place the pizza on the pizza stone inside the oven. Bake for 12-16 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Step 7: Remove the pizza from the pizza stone using a pizza peel. Cut the pizza into wedges and enjoy!
