Cast Iron Skillet Pizza

5 from 2 votes

This Cast Iron Pizza recipe makes it easy to get a crispy, golden crust and gooey, cheesy topping! Cooking on the grill gives the pizza the perfect smoky flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Cast Iron Skillet Pizza

Servings:

Calories: 507kcal

Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

1 store-bought pizza dough fresh or thawed if frozen
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
2 tablespoons avocado oil
Grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving

Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Brush the inside of a 12-inch cast iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to fit the size of the skillet.
Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to the prepared skillet, pressing it into the bottom and up the sides of the skillet.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Evenly distribute the sliced pepperoni over the cheese.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of avocado oil over the toppings.
Carefully place the skillet on the grill and close the lid.
Grill for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Rotate the skillet occasionally for even cooking.
Once the pizza is cooked, carefully remove the skillet from the grill using oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves.
Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh basil leaves.
Optionally, serve with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Notes

Recipe Tips

Crispy Crust - It’s the secret to that crispy, restaurant-style crust is to make sure the oven is preheated. For a crispier crust, preheat the cast iron skillet on the grill for a few minutes before adding the pizza dough.
Add Oil to Pan - Helps prevent sticking and adds flavor to the pizza crust.
Don’t overload Toppings - Too many can make the crust soggy.
Add Cheese First - Adding the cheese then the toppings keeps everything melty and balanced.
Let Pizza Rest - A few minutes of cooling makes it easier to slice and serve.

Topping Ideas

We love to make a pizza bar and everyone can add their favorite toppings. These are some of our favorites but you can easily add what your prefer.

Margherita - Fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato slices. You can even make this on a gluten free pizza crust.
BBQ Chicken - BBQ sauce, shredded chicken, red onion, and cheddar.
Veggie Supreme - Bell peppers, onions, olives, and mushrooms.
Meat Lover’s - Pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and ham.
Breakfast Pizza - Scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheddar cheese.

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