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Crispy Cast Iron Skillet Pizza

Crispy Cast Iron Skillet Pizza: Your Quick Homemade Delight

Enjoy a quick and delicious Crispy Cast Iron Skillet Pizza, perfect for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 pound Pizza Dough Homemade or store-bought
Skillet
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable oil can be substituted
Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Pizza Sauce Tomato sauce with garlic also works
Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Mix with other cheeses for a twist
  • 0.25 cup Toppings Pepperoni, olives, or veggies

Equipment

  • Cast-iron Skillet
  • Oven
  • stovetop
  • Pizza Cutter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and heat the skillet on medium-high for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Drizzle olive oil into the hot skillet and swirl to coat the bottom.
  3. Press the pizza dough evenly into the skillet, covering the bottom and slightly up the sides.
  4. Spread pizza sauce over the dough, leaving half an inch around the edge.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce and add your favorite toppings.
  6. Cook the skillet on the stovetop for about 2 minutes to set the bottom crust.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese bubbles.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the pizza rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
  9. Slice the pizza and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the skillet is hot enough before adding the dough for a crispy crust. Use a balanced amount of toppings to prevent sogginess.

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