Description
Make a crispy, cheesy cast iron skillet pizza at home in just 23 minutes. A golden crust and gooey top baked to perfection in your oven.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
12 ounces pizza dough (room temperature)
2 cups shredded low moisture mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup pizza sauce
Your favorite pizza toppings (keep it light and simple)
Instructions
1. Place one oven rack at the very bottom and another at the top. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Grease the bottom and sides of a 12-inch cast iron skillet with olive oil.
3. Stretch the pizza dough to fill the bottom of the pan and dimple it with your fingertips.
4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the entire surface, right up to the edges.
5. Dot the pizza sauce over the cheese, spreading it out to the edges.
6. Add your desired toppings, avoiding too many to prevent sogginess.
7. Bake the pizza on the bottom oven rack for 18–20 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
8. Check the bottom of the crust with a spatula. If not browned, bake for 2–3 more minutes.
9. For extra browning on top, move the skillet to the top rack for 2–3 minutes.
10. Remove from oven and place skillet on a wire rack. Let cool for 1 minute.
11. Run a knife around the edge to loosen the crust. Use a spatula to transfer pizza to a cutting board.
12. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Use a 12-inch cast iron skillet for best results. If using a 9-inch skillet, reduce ingredients.
Avoid fresh mozzarella—it releases too much moisture and prevents crispiness.
Let your dough come to room temperature before using.
Keep toppings light to ensure the crust cooks through.
If large bubbles form while baking, pop them with a knife to prevent uneven texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American