Cast Iron Skillet Pizza (Edit recipe)

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This cast iron pizza recipe is perfect for a pizza night at home. Homemade pizza dough is cooked in a cast iron skillet for a super crispy crust, that is still soft and chewy on the inside.

30 minutes

20 minutes

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	619
Fat:	26 g
Carbohydrates:	71 g
Protein:	24 g
Cholesterol:	16 g
Sodium:	622 mg
Fiber:	1 g
Sugars:	2 g
Calculated per serving.

Serves: 6

Ingredients

2 lb Pizza Dough, divided in two pieces
2 Tbsp Cornmeal
6 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Kosher Salt
.5 tsp Black Pepper
1 cup Pizza Sauce
8 oz Buffalo Mozzarella, sliced thin
1 whole Tomato, sliced thin
.333 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
.333 cup fresh Basil

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Preheat the oven to 525˚F and sprinkle a 10" cast iron pan with a tablespoon of the cornmeal
Gently roll or stretch each piece of dough out into about 10" circles.
Press one of the rounds of dough into the bottom of the pan, pressing it out towards the edges and up the sides as best as possible.
Place skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. As the pan and the dough heats up, start to press the dough more evenly onto the bottom of the pan and up the sides to form the crust.
Let the dough continue to cook for a few more minutes until it starts to puff up and bubble.
Use fingers to create dimples in the bottom of the dough. Drizzle it with 2-3 Tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
The crust is now pre-baked and can be topped with the sauce and toppings and finished in the oven. It can also be removed from the skillet, so the other crust can be pre-baked.
Once both crusts are pre-baked, top each with 1/2 cup of sauce. Add alternating slices of the tomatoes and mozzarella on top of the sauce and sprinkle each crust with 2 Tablespoons of parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown. The pizzas can be finished in a cast iron pan, on a sheet pan or directly on the oven rack.
Top finished pizzas with fresh basil leaves and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

White Pizza - Use alfredo sauce and top with ricotta and parmesan cheese. BBQ Chicken - Use bbq sauce instead and top with shredded chicken and mozzarella cheese. Veggie - Add sautéed sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and spinach. Meatball - Use cooked mini meatballs, shredded mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Hawaiian - Add chopped ham, diced pineapple, and shredded mozzarella. Classic - Use sliced pepperoni, cooked Italian sausage, and sliced black olives. Pesto - Switch out the sauce for fresh basil pesto and add your favorite toppings.