Crispy Pepperoni Pizza in 15 Minutes
Spicy salami-topped pizza with a crispy crust and charred edges, made on a sheet pan in the oven. No dough-making, no waiting—just heat, assemble, and bake.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 24g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb store-bought pizza dough (room temperature)
- 4 oz spicy salami or pepperoni, sliced thin
- 1.5 cups whole milk mozzarella, shredded
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil (optional, torn)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 475°F. Brush a sheet pan with olive oil.
- 2
Stretch dough into a 12-inch round and place on the pan. Dimple with your fingertips.
- 3
Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- 4
Scatter salami slices over cheese. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top.
- 5
Bake until crust is golden and cheese bubbles, 10–12 minutes.
- 6
Top with basil if using. Slice and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- oven
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