Easy Skillet Pizza
on Dec 16, 2014, Updated Jul 16, 2024
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This Easy Cast Iron Skillet Pizza is crispy, cheesy and oh so delicious! Baked in a cast iron skillet, this pizza recipe has never made homemade pizza so easy to make.
Skillet pizza takes your homemade pizza experience to a whole new level. Pizza made in a cast iron skillet gives it a taste similar to using an expensive pizza stone. The crust steals really steals the show here. It turns out crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. It is not too thin or thick, it’s just right! Once you make pizza like this, you will never turn back!
To make cast iron skillet pizza you can buy fresh dough from the store or you can whip up your own pizza dough quickly. You can also make your own pizza sauce. I’ve done both depending on time and what I have on hand.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is so yummy, you can add as many toppings as you wish.
- The kids go crazy over them and you are creating memories together.
- They are so much better than any pizza you can buy from a restaurant.
- These pizzas come together and cook in just 18 minutes!
Recipe Ingredients
- Olive Oil – I like to use extra-virgin
- Pizza Dough – Store bought or homemade
- Pizza Sauce – Store bought or homemade red sauce or white pizza sauce
- Cheese – I like to use parmesan and mozzarella
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities
How to Make Easy Skillet Pizza
Step 1. Preheat oven to 500°F and grease a 12-inch skillet with olive oil.
Step 2. Roll out pizza dough to fit the skillet, then press it into the skillet.
Step 3. Add pizza sauce, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Cook on stove over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
Step 4. Bake in the oven for 7-10 minutes. Let cool, slice, and serve.
Recipe FAQs
It is essential to preheat your cast iron skillet at a high temperature (around 500 degrees) for 10-15 minutes before putting the pizza dough in. Doing this will help the pizza cook faster and will become crispier.
I love to serve an easy green salad with homemade pizza. Simple, easy, and delicious.
Olive oil is your friend when it comes to pizza. Put 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the cast iron skillet before putting the pizza dough in and there should be no sticking! Olive oil also helps crisp up the crust in the best way.
Expert Tips
- Use a generous amount of olive oil in the skillet to achieve an extra crispy and flavorful crust.
- Roll out the dough evenly and make sure it covers the skillet uniformly to avoid uneven cooking.
- Preheat the skillet on the stove for a couple of minutes before adding the dough to get a head start on a crispy base.
- Add your favorite toppings and consider pre-cooking veggies or meats to ensure they’re perfectly done when the pizza is ready.
How to Serve and Store Easy Skillet Pizza
You can serve this dish with a delicious mediterranean cucumber salad, Italian pasta salad or bosco breadsticks. Sometimes I like to make a hummus platter for the kids to snack on while we make the pizzas.
Place any leftover pizza slices in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Reheat refrigerated or frozen pizza in the oven at 375°F until warmed through, or use a skillet over medium heat to retain the crispy crust.
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Skillet Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound pizza dough, room temperature
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Adjust the rack of your oven to the upper-middle position and preheat it to 500 degrees.
- Grease a 12-inch oven safe skillet (cast iron or stainless steel work well) with 2 tablespoons of oil (I like a little more oil, it makes the crust extra tasty).
- Place half of the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it out to an 11-inch circle.
- Transfer the dough to the pan and use your finger to press it into shape.
- Add the half of the sauce, Parmesan, and mozzarella,
- Set the skillet on the burner of your stove over medium-high heat. Cook on the stove until the dough starts to set, the pizza is light and puffy, and the bottom of the crust starts to get spotty brown, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven to bake the pizza until the edges are brown and the cheese melted, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the hot skillet from the oven and slide it out onto a rack. Let the pizza cool for 5 minutes then slice and serve. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel and let cool slightly, then repeat with the rest of the ingredients to make another pizza.
Notes
- You can add additional toppings to taste!
- Feel free to buy premade pizza dough or make your own! Here are some of my favorite pizza crust recipes: Amazing No-Knead Refrigerator Pizza Dough, Same Day Sourdough Pizza Crust, Easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe, or 100% Whole Wheat Pizza Crust.
- Use a generous amount of olive oil in the skillet to achieve an extra crispy and flavorful crust.
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- Preheat the skillet on the stove for a couple of minutes before adding the dough to get a head start on a crispy base.
- Roll out the dough evenly and make sure it covers the skillet uniformly to avoid uneven cooking.
I almost got this one for Christmas, but decided on the ATK Cooking School cookbook instead. I guess I have a good reason to ask for this one too based on your recommendation!
Do you have the ATK Science of Good Cooking cooking? Absolutely love that one. It’s fun just to sit and read. I’m not a great cook, but definitely a better cook because of ATK.
I adore America’s Test Kitchen too! I have their original family cookbook and it has so many “home run” recipes – it’s awesome! I also have Cooking for Two 2009 and a bunch of their Cook’s Country and Cook’s Illustrated issues which are great too!
I was JUST looking for a skillet pizza recipe… No joke!