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Cast Iron Pan Pizza

This cast iron pan pizza is the perfect personal-sized meal! Made with dough, marinara sauce, and your favorite toppings, it's crispy, cheesy, and easy to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cast iron pan, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, pizza dough
Servings: 1 - 8 inch pan pizza
Calories: 397kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces store-bought pizza dough
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup pizza or marinara sauce
  • 6 slices pepperoni
  • ⅓ cup shredded whole milk mozzarella
  • fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Place an 8-inch cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat to 450°F.
  • While the skillet is preheating, using a rolling pin, carefully roll out the pizza dough into an 8 to 10 inch circle.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven.
  • Using a pastry brush, brush the olive oil all over the cast iron pan.
  • Gently fit the pizza dough inside the cast iron pan making sure it goes all the way to the edges
  • Spread the pizza or marinara sauce over the dough.
  • Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese followed by the sliced pepperoni.
  • Return the pan back to the oven and continue baking for an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until the pizza is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

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Notes

Pizza Dough: Make sure to roll or stretch your pizza dough to match the size of your cast iron skillet. If it’s too thick, it may not cook evenly; too thin, and it could burn before the toppings are fully melted.
Preheat with Care: Always preheat your cast iron skillet in the oven before adding the dough. This helps create a crispy, golden crust—but remember, the pan will be very hot!
Use Heat-Safe Tools: I love using my Silicone Hot Skillet Cover Holder for extra grip and safety. Just be sure to remove it before placing the pan in the oven—it’s not oven-safe!
Protect Your Surfaces: When removing the pan from the oven, use thick oven mitts and set the pan on a trivet, wooden cutting board, or heat-safe mat. Cast iron stays hot for a long time and can scorch countertops.
Rotate if Needed: If your oven has hot spots, give the pan a quick turn halfway through baking to help the crust cook evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 872mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g