Homemade Pepperoni Pizza

Easy homemade pepperoni pizza with gooey cheese, crisp edges, and bold flavor. Simple to make with your favorite crust.

Prep Time 45

Cook Time 25

Rising Time: 30

Total Time 1 40

Servings servings

▢ 1 12-inch pizza crust (choose from a purchased refrigerated crust, a purchased ready-to-top crust, or a homemade pizza crust)
▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
▢ ½ cup pizza sauce (recommend: Ragu brand)
▢ 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
▢ 4 ounces shredded sharp Provolone cheese
▢ Fresh or dried Italian seasonings basil, oregano, etc.
▢ 15 slices Pepperoni
▢ 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

Heat the oven to 450 degrees.
Place the par-baked (or purchased, ready-to-top) crust on a pizza pan or baking sheet. Brush the surface of the dough with olive oil.
1 12-inch pizza crust, 1 tablespoon olive oil
Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the surface.
½ cup pizza sauce
Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and provolone. Add a pinch of Italian seasoning.
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, 4 ounces shredded sharp Provolone cheese, Fresh or dried Italian seasonings
Arrange pepperoni slices on top and finish with Parmesan.
15 slices Pepperoni, 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
Place the prepared pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the crust is fully baked.
Cut into 8 slices for serving.

Use a light hand with the sauce to keep the crust from getting soggy.
Shred your own cheese for better melt and flavor.
Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes after baking so the cheese sets before slicing.