Description
Homemade school cafeteria pizza is a nostalgic favorite that brings back memories of carefree lunch hours. With its soft crust, gooey cheese, and tangy tomato sauce, this classic dish is perfect for family gatherings, movie nights, or satisfying those late-night cravings. Easy to customize with your choice of toppings, it’s a hit at any table and guarantees smiles with every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 cup marinara sauce (no added sugars)
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices (or toppings of your choice)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: garlic powder to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread a generous layer of marinara sauce over the dough, leaving a half-inch border for the crust.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then add pepperoni or desired toppings.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg