Game Night Pizza
Transform your next gathering into a winning experience with this Game Night Pizza recipe—a foolproof, crowd-pleasing favorite! Featuring a soft, homemade crust that’s easy to whip up with instant yeast, this pizza is packed with customizable toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, and olives, making it perfect for any flavor preference. A layer of zesty prepared pizza sauce and gooey melted mozzarella cheese creates the ultimate comfort food that’s ready in just 35 minutes. With step-by-step directions and a golden crispy crust (thanks to a quick cornmeal dusting), this recipe is your go-to for a fast, flavorful dinner or snack that shines on pizza night. Whether baked on a pizza stone or a trusty baking sheet, this versatile dish is ideal for sharing, slicing, and savoring with friends and family.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.25 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup prepared pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup toppings of choice (pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal (for dusting)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry mixture and stir until a dough begins to form.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
Dust a pizza peel or baking sheet with cornmeal. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle and place it on the prepared peel or sheet.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and your choice of toppings.
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone (or place the baking sheet in the oven).
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and allow the pizza to cool slightly before slicing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Game Night Pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.0 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 2199 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.5 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.0 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 451 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 413 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
