I’ve been making pizza at home all the time lately! I have perfected my Homemade Pizza Dough recipe and this Bread Machine Pizza Dough recipe, and I realized that once the dough is made, a delicious pizza is only about 15 minutes away. If a pepperoni pizza is too basic for what you’re looking for today, you should check out my BBQ Chicken Pizza or Chicken Alfredo Pizza. You can turn so many delicious meals into a pizza version that you can eat with your hands! Can’t get enough pizza? Make these Pizza Sliders or a homemade Stromboli as a party appetizer or an easy kid-friendly dinner.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Key Ingredients
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Pizza Dough: You have options here. You can use 1 x 10-12-inch pre-made pizza base or you can make your own homemade pizza dough. My bread machine pizza dough makes enough to create two of these pepperoni pizzas. You can also use this pizza dough recipe if you don’t have a bread machine. Cheese: A combination of shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan is perfect for this recipe. Pizza Sauce: It takes 5 minutes to make this super tasty homemade sauce. You’ll need a can of plain tomato sauce, plus olive oil, garlic, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pepperoni: Buy sliced pepperoni, or buy a whole stick and slice it yourself. You can use any kind of pepperoni that you enjoy.
How to Make a Pepperoni Pizza
Pizza Tips
Add Olive Oil: You can brush the edges of the crust with olive oil if you’d like to get them extra browned and tasty. Sprinkle the crust with a small amount of garlic salt for an extra treat!Shape the Dough By Hand: Avoid using a rolling pin to make your pizza. The pressure from the pin will deflate the dough and you won’t get the bubbles and pockets of air that you want. Be sure to leave the dough thicker on the edges to create a nice pizza crust. Add More Toppings: Anything that you want can be added to a pepperoni pizza! Mushrooms, olives, onions, or cooked sausage are all great easy options. Be sure not to add too many toppings though, or the pizza won’t cook properly.
What to Serve with Pepperoni Pizza
A Light Meal: Serve Pepperoni Pizza with a salad to create a simple and easy dinner. Olive Garden Salad or a Ceasar Salad is my go-to. Make pizza and wings! Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings go perfectly with pepperoni pizza. This combo is perfect for game day or a fun Friday night dinner. You can also just make a Buffalo Chicken Pizza and cover both bases with one dish. Don’t forget the Blue Cheese! Have a Pizza Party: Make Pizza Dough and let everyone choose their own toppings. I like to shape the dough into personal-sized pizzas (6 inches or so) when we have a make-your-own pizza dinner. Other Finger Foods: Snacks and appetizers served with pizza are great for a casual party. Try my Cream Cheese Rangoons, or make a dip to share like Cheeseburger Dip or Baked Feta Dip. I love fresh pepperoni pizza! It’s a favorite meal at my house, and now it can be at yours too. Pin the recipe for later! © Little Sunny Kitchen
