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20-Minute Spicy Pepperoni Pizza

Crispy-bottomed pizza loaded with spicy pepperoni, melted cheese, and a flash of heat. Ready in 20 minutes using store-bought dough and a screaming-hot skillet.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
680
Protein
28g
20-Minute Spicy Pepperoni Pizza
satisfyingquickitalianporkcrispymeltyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over high heat for 2 minutes until smoking hot.

  2. Step 2

    Stretch dough into a thin round. Coat the hot skillet with 1 tbsp oil, then slide dough in.

  3. Step 3

    Cook the dough 3 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy, then flip.

  4. Step 4

    Spread remaining oil on the cooked side, then top with mozzarella, salami, pecorino, and pepper flakes.

  5. Step 5

    Cover skillet with a lid or foil, then cook 3 minutes until cheese melts and edges brown.

  6. Step 6

    Slide onto a cutting board. Slice and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch cast iron skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • lid or foil

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