We will never make pizza another way again. This Cast Iron Pizza recipe is the best and easiest pizza we have ever made. Crispy crust, easy dough and our two minute Pizza Sauce makes this our favorite meal every Friday night!
Ingredients for Cast Iron Pizza –
- Pizza dough – we have a perfectly easy pizza dough recipe we use on repeat but if you are in a rush feel free to buy store bought pizza dough. The trick is to press it into the pan in a thin layer. You may not use all the pizza dough but thats okay. Save it for another day, it freezes great.
- Tomato Sauce – we make ours with tomato sauce, oregano a bit of sugar, salt and pepper. Substitute store bought marinara if you prefer.
- Mozzarella cheese – we prefer grated, full fat.
- Toppings – for this recipe we went classic with sausage and pepperoni but the toppings are endless.
Our perfect Pizza Dough Recipe makes enough dough for two 12″ pizzas. You can use this dough in a sheet pan or pizza stone but we love it in a cast iron skillet.
Rachel and I both own the this Lodge Cast Iron Skillet. It’s large and heavy duty and makes everything crisp up so nicely. I must use it three times a week for everything from Thai Coconut Chicken to Ground Chicken Pasta Skillet.
Start by pressing your dough into a cool cast iron skillet. You may not use all the dough but you can freeze any leftovers. Keep the dough thin for a better pizza.
Once your easy perfect pizza dough is made and pressed in the pan…time for our two minute Pizza Sauce.
FOR THE SAUCE: We are the queens of finding easy ways to make good food and this sauce makes us wear our crowns proudly. One can of tomato sauce, Italian herbs, garlic powder, a bit of sugar and your microwave. You can also use a store bought jar of marinara. Get simple marinara without flavors like beef or mushroom added for the freshest taste.
Next, I like to sprinkle a little cheese first then top with the sauce, this keeps the pizza crust crispy.
Do you have to preheat the cast iron skillet?
- Nope. Only if you want to burn your hands trying to get the dough in it. This pizza is a relatively thin crust and it crisped up just fine without risk of losing my finger prints.
What other kinds of pizza can I make?
- BBQ Chicken Pizza – substitute the tomato sauce for your fave bbq sauce. Sprinkle with chopped chicken, caramelized onion and top with smoked gouda.
- Cheeseburger Pizza – use ground beef and top with shredded cheddar.
- Taco Pizza – ground beef with taco seasoning and top with grated cheddar and when out of oven sprinkle fresh shredded iceberg and tomatoes on top. Drizzle with salsa.
- Clean the fridge Pizza! – rummage through your deli drawer. Ham? Cheese? Feta cheese or soft mozzarella works great too. What else do you got in there! Chop it up and throw it on!
Can I use store bought pizza dough to make this Cast Iron Pizza?
- Yes. Simply bring it to room temp and press it in to the cool pan.
- PRO TIP : Don’t feel like you have to use all the store bought dough for one pizza. The secret to great pizza is the thin restaurant quality crispy crust. Too much dough can make it bready.
For Pizza Lovers!
Breakfast Pizza – When you want it for every meal!
Shrimp Alfredo Pizza – with 5 minute Alfredo Sauce !
Smoked Salmon Pizza – when you want it for an appetizer!
Complete the meal! What can I serve with this pizza?
Let’s EAT!
Kathi and Rachel 👩🍳👩🍳
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Cast Iron Pizza
Equipment
Ingredients
One Pizza Dough Recipe - this will make two 12" pizzas or store bought pizza crust
Easy Pizza Sauce
- 1 15 ounce can of tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian Seasoning or your own blend of dried basil and oregano
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon granualated garlic
Pizza Toppings for Sausage and Pepperoni
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup browned italian sausage
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 cup grated mozzerella
Instructions
- Prepare pizza dough according to recipe
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Make sure it's good and hot before baking your pizza!
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup. Heat in microwave for one minute. Stir. Heat for another minute until herbs are softned up a bit.
- Pour olive oil into pan and spread around. You want a thick coat of oil but not pools. This will help keep the crust crispy.
- Press your prepared dough into the cast iron pan and add your pizza sauce.
- Sprinkle with sausage, pepperoni and cheese or your desired toppings.
- Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly brown.
- Serve with salad if desired.
Notes
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Carol says
This pizza is so easy to make. The crust comes together so fast and it never fails to please me. Only difference, I bake mine at 450 degrees. I get a crispier crust.
Jacque Hastert says
This is going down on Friday for pizza night at our place! We have never tried skillet pizza, but you make it look easy and delicious.
Cookilicious says
Having recently gotten a cast iron skillet, will surely be trying this pizza!
Amy D says
I love using my cast iron to cook! This pizza recipe is a keeper and probably my new go-to! Thank you, so much!!
Jenna says
We’re pretty pizza obsessed at my house, and although we have a cast iron version we’ve loved for a while, this recipe was a nice change up. Would love to know your favorite cast iron pans?
Erika says
I love this idea of making pizza in a cast iron skillet. The toppings look amazing too!