Cheese Crust Pizza Recipe

Name: Cheese Crust Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 8 pieces string cheese; 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 medium green pepper, diced; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained; 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons canola oil
8 pieces string cheese
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and oil to 120u00b0-130u00b0. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Let rest for 5 minutes.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14-in. circle. Transfer to a greased 12-in. pizza pan, letting dough drape 2 in. over the edge.
3
Place string cheese around edge of pan; fold dough over cheese and pinch to seal. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 425u00b0 for 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, oregano, pepper and garlic powder; spread over crust. Sprinkle with meat mixture, mushrooms and mozzarella.
5
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Cheese Crust Pizza falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese Crust Pizza

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