Imagine biting into a crispy, golden-crusted pizza that's not just delicious, but completely gluten-free – without sacrificing an ounce of flavor or texture. Our Gluten-Free Stuffed Crust Pizza is a game-changing recipe that will revolutionize your pizza nights, proving that dietary restrictions never mean compromising on taste. With a perfectly crisp crust packed with melty cheese and topped with classic pizza perfection, this recipe is about to become your new weekend comfort food obsession!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten free pizza dough
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or prepare a pizza stone.
- Roll out the gluten free pizza dough on a clean, lightly floured surface into a 14-inch circular shape, ensuring the dough is approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Create the cheese crust border by placing mozzarella cheese strips around the outer 1-inch perimeter of the dough, leaving a small border.
- Carefully fold the outer edges of the dough over the cheese strips, pressing and sealing to create a stuffed cheese crust.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly across the center of the pizza, leaving the stuffed cheese border uncovered.
- Sprinkle ricotta cheese in small dollops across the sauce, then distribute pepperoni slices evenly.
- Dust the top with Italian seasoning and lightly brush the stuffed crust edge with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 3-5 minutes, slice, and serve hot.
Tips
- Ensure your gluten-free pizza dough is at room temperature for easier rolling and handling.
- Use parchment paper or a pizza stone to achieve an evenly crisp crust.
- Don't overload the pizza with toppings – this can make the crust soggy.
- For extra flavor, let the pizza rest for 3-5 minutes after baking to allow cheese to set.
- If your dough is sticky, use a light dusting of gluten-free flour or olive oil on your rolling surface.
- Check the pizza at the 20-minute mark to prevent over-browning, as gluten-free crusts can brown faster.
- For a crispier crust, you can pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 65mg
