The Best Cast Iron Skillet Pizza (30 Minute)

The Best Cast Iron Skillet Pizza (30 Minute)

from moderncrumb.com
25 min
2 servings

Ditch the pizza stone for this cast iron skillet pizza! There is no outer crust on a skillet pizza so the toppings go from edge to edge, which means extra cheese, extra toppings, extra delicious! Crisp bottom, soft chewy center - think of this like a deep dish pizza but not as deep. Did I forget to mention all you need is 30 minutes?

Ingredients

  • 1 pizza dough ball, divided in to two pieces (recipe in notes or store bought)
  • 4-6 tbsp olive oil + more if needed
  • 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1 package pepperonis
  • dried oregano
  • 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. 1

    This recipe is for TWO skillet pizzas using one dough ball, cut in half

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 500

  3. 3

    Heat the cast iron skillet on a stovetop over medium heat

  4. 4

    Add enough olive oil to the bottom of the skillet to completely cover it, about 2-3 tbsp but you may need more or less

  5. 5

    Divide the dough into two pieces, use a rolling pin to roll each piece out on a floured surface so it is slightly bigger than the skillet

  6. 6

    Place the dough in the skillet, cook a few minutes, you will see it bubble up

  7. 7

    Use a spatula to check the bottom it should be a light golden color

  8. 8

    Add the toppings going all the way to the edges, start with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese then top with pepperonis

  9. 9

    Bake in the oven until the cheese is completely melted, switch the oven to the broil setting and cook until your desired level of crisp (2-3 minutes is usually enough)

  10. 10

    Carefully remove from the oven and slide the pizza on to a cutting board to cool

  11. 11

    Prepare your next pizza with the same steps as above

  12. 12

    Sprinkle oregano on top before serving