The Best Cast Iron Skillet Pizza (30 Minute)

The Best Cast Iron Skillet Pizza (30 Minute)

from moderncrumb.com
25 min

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