Stuffed Crust Pizza Recipe with @Pillsbury Pizza Crust

Ingredients

• 2 links Italian Sausage (casing removed, crumbled)
• 10 sticks String Cheese (mozzarella string cheese)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened, for herb butter)
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano (adds herb flavor to butter)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (adds garlic flavor to butter)
• 0.5 cup Pizza Sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
• 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
• 20 slices Pepperoni (regular pepperoni slices)
• 1 large Pizza Crust (store‑bought dough or pre‑made crust)
• 1 sheet Parchment Paper (cut to fit pan)

Instructions

1. Brown the Sausage

   Remove the casings from the two Italian sausage links, crumble the meat and brown it in a skillet over medium‑high heat until fully cooked.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat on stovetop

2. Prepare Parchment

   Cut a sheet of parchment paper to the size of your baking pan.

   Time: PT2M

3. Stretch the Crust

   Place the pizza crust on the parchment‑lined pan and gently stretch it a little larger than the pan edges.

   Time: PT3M

4. Add String Cheese Edge

   Lay the 10 sticks of string cheese around the outer rim of the crust, then fold the overhanging dough over the cheese and press to seal.

   Time: PT4M

5. Poke the Crust

   Use a fork to poke holes all over the crust edge to prevent air bubbles.

   Time: PT1M

6. Make Herb Butter

   In a small microwave‑safe bowl combine 2 Tbsp butter, 1 tsp dried oregano and 1 tsp garlic powder; microwave for about 45 seconds until melted.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: high (microwave)

7. Brush Butter on Crust

   Brush the melted herb butter all over the exposed crust edges.

   Time: PT1M

8. Spread Pizza Sauce

   Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the interior of the crust, leaving a small border.

   Time: PT2M

9. Add Toppings

   Sprinkle shredded mozzarella, arrange pepperoni slices, crumble the browned sausage, and add any extra cheese you like.

   Time: PT3M

10. Bake the Pizza

    Place the pizza in a pre‑heated oven at 475°F and bake for 10‑15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

    Time: PT12M

    Temperature: 475°F

11. Slice and Serve

    Remove the pizza from the oven, let it rest 2 minutes, then cut into slices and enjoy.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

20g

Fiber

2g