Friday Night Pepperoni Pizza
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Cost
- $12.00
- Nutrition
- 560 cal · 23g protein
- kid-favorite
- budget
🍳 2 pans · Picky-eater safe bet: cheese · kept by 1 family
Friday Night Pepperoni Pizza is a Italian weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 22 minutes, for around $12 in groceries. You'll need 2 pans, and the 7 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain cheese works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Garlicky green beans (10 min)
Contains: Dairy · Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- Rimmed half-sheet panDon't have one? Amazon →
- Parchment paperDon't have one? Amazon →
- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
- Large cutting boards (set of 2)Don't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 16 oz pizza dough
- 2 tbsp cornmeal
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 3 oz sliced pepperoni
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Steps
- Heat the oven to 475°F with a sheet pan or pizza stone inside.
- Stretch the dough into a 14-inch round on cornmeal-dusted parchment.
- Spread the sauce to within an inch of the edge, cover with mozzarella and pepperoni.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden and the pepperoni curls.
- Serve with baby carrots and ranch.
- Picky eaters can have a plain cheese slice with the crust and carrots, and pick off the pepperoni.
- Make ahead: Leftover slices keep in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat in a hot oven or skillet.
On the side: Garlicky green beans (10 min)
12 oz green beans
- Trim the green beans. Cook in a skillet with a splash of olive oil over medium-high heat, 6 to 8 minutes, until bright and just tender.
- Stir in a minced garlic clove for the last minute and season with salt.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 23 g
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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