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Stuffed Crust Meat Lovers Pizza
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Stuffed Crust Meat Lovers Pizza

A homemade pizza loaded with all your favorite meats, with a crust stuffed with loads of gooey cheese! A pizza lovers dream!
Course Dinner, Gameday, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Homemade Pizza, Meat Lovers Pizza, Stuffed Crust Meat Lovers Pizza, Stuffed Crust Pizza
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 13.9 oz Can of refrigerated pizza dough or any size you can find
  • 8-10 Mozzarella String Cheese Sticks
  • 3 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley
  • 1/2-1 (13 oz) Jar of Pizza Sauce just depends on how saucy you like it
  • 1/2 lb Cooked Italian Sausage reserve 1-2 tbsp
  • 4 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • Pepperoni Slices
  • Canadian Bacon Slices
  • 2-3 Slices Cooked, Crumbled Bacon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C)
  • Start by laying a piece of parchment paper on your countertop. Stretch the refrigerated pizza crust into a rectangle shape.
  • Lay the mozzarella string cheese sticks around the edges of the crust. Next, fold the edges of the pizza over the cheese sticks and pinch the seams tightly to keep the gooey goodness inside. Transfer it to a baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Spread this mixture all around the crust and edges, ensuring every bite is infused with garlic and herb goodness.
  • Bake at 425°F (220°C) for about 5 minutes, or until the crust starts to set.
  • Once the crust is slightly baked, remove it from the oven and spread the pizza sauce on top. Then, add the cooked Italian sausage (saving a couple of tablespoons for later) and a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Top the cheese with pepperoni slices, Canadian bacon, and the reserved sausage. Finally, sprinkle a bit more mozzarella if you desire that extra cheesy goodness.
  • Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is beautifully bubbly and slightly browned.

Notes

Feel free to use any variety of toppings that you like. This is just a base recipe. 
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the oven, air fryer or the microwave. (Use the oven or air fryer for best results)