Pepperoni pizza is undisputedly the king of all pizza varieties, but finding the best recipe for pepperoni pizza depends entirely on personal taste. You may want more tangy tomato sauce, a little extra creamy mozzarella or loads of spicy and rich pepperoni.
It's not hard to make a one of these pies; pepperoni pizza recipes are everywhere, but here are a few varieties that top our list for fantastic pepperoni pizza recipes and will inspire you to create your own.
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Ingredients You Will Need:
12-inch pizza crust
¾ cup tomato pizza/pasta sauce
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
24 thin slices pepperoni
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 425 degrees, or temperature specified by pizza crust packaging.
Place pizza crust on pizza pan.
Spread pizza sauce evenly over pizza crust, leaving the edges bare. Sprinkle Romano cheese over entire pizza, including crust. Toss pepperoni onto pizza, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, but leave the edges bare. Sprinkle parmesan cheese evenly over entire pizza, including crust.
Place pizza in oven and bake about 15 to 20 minutes, until cheese is hot and bubbling, or amount of time specified by crust packaging.
Pepperoni Pizza with Pepperoni Pizza Sauce Recipe
Ingredients You Will Need:
12-inch pizza crust
�" cup tomato pizza/pasta sauce
¼ cup diced pepperoni slices
3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
24 slices pepperoni
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 425 degrees, or temperature specified by pizza crust packaging.
Place pizza crust on a pizza pan.
In a small bowl, stir together the pizza sauce, diced pepperoni and grated parmesan. Spread the sauce mixture over the pizza crust, leaving the edges bare. Sprinkle pepperoni over sauce, and then add cheese.
Place pizza in oven and bake about 15 to 20 minutes, until cheese is hot and bubbling, or amount of time specified by crust packaging.
Onion Lover's Pepperoni Pizza
Ingredients You Will Need:
12-inch pizza crust
�" cup tomato pizza/pasta sauce
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup sliced red onion
¼ cup sliced yellow onion
¼ cup sliced green onion
24 slices pepperoni
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 425 degrees, or temperature specified by pizza crust packaging.
Place pizza crust on a pizza pan.
Pour oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Throw red, yellow and green onions into skillet. Cook red and yellow onions until they turn clear and start to caramelize, about three to five minutes, stirring frequently. Remove onions from skillet, and use a paper towel to pat off any excess oil or water.
Spread sauce evenly over pizza crust, leaving the edges bare. Place pepperoni evenly over pizza crust, leaving the edges bare. Spread onion mixture over pepperoni. Sprinkle cheese over onions.
Place pizza in oven and bake about 15 to 20 minutes, until cheese is hot and bubbling, or amount of time specified by crust packaging.
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If you're like me you love pizza but not the calories. You want a healthier crust and a guilt-free, nutritious pizza that still tastes delicious. |
