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Meat Lover's Stuffed Crust Pizza Recipe

Italian-American · Main course · 45 min total

A hearty pizza loaded with pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and ham, featuring a cheese-stuffed crust for an indulgent twist.

Ingredients

• 1 pound pizza dough, room temperature
• 8 sticks mozzarella string cheese (or 8 ounces mozzarella cut into sticks)
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup cooked crumbled Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
• 1/2 cup diced ham
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Lightly grease a 14-inch pizza pan or baking sheet.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch dough into a 16-inch circle. Place dough on prepared pan.
3. Arrange mozzarella sticks around the edge of the dough, about 1 inch from the edge. Fold the edge of the dough over the cheese sticks and press to seal, creating a stuffed crust.
4. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough within the crust. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over sauce.
5. Evenly distribute sausage, pepperoni, bacon, and ham over the cheese.
6. Brush the crust with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and oregano.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Tips

• For extra crispiness, pre-bake the crust for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
• Serve with marinara or ranch dressing for dipping.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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