CHEESE CRUST PIZZA

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String cheese is the secret to success for this popular stuffed-crust pizza. Prebaking the crust crust before you add the toppings assures that the cheese inside will melt completely.-Terri Gonzalez, Roswell, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons canola oil
8 pieces string cheese
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Let rest for 5 minutes. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14-in. circle. Transfer to a greased 12-in. pizza pan, letting dough drape 2 in. over the edge. , Place string cheese around edge of pan; fold dough over cheese and pinch to seal. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, oregano, pepper and garlic powder; spread over crust. Sprinkle with meat mixture, mushrooms and mozzarella., Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 976mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Gabriel Bily
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The cheese crust pizza was a bit bland. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time.


Joweria Namutebi
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This pizza is a bit greasy for my taste, but the cheese crust is really good.


Kfm Abibullah
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I had some trouble getting the cheese crust to brown evenly, but other than that, this pizza is delicious.


Mimi Jayden Matilda
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This pizza is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The cheese crust is crispy and the toppings are flavorful.


Salman Butt
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I'm not usually a fan of cheese crust pizza, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Myra Oates
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This pizza is the best I've ever had. The cheese crust is out of this world.


Cynthia Lumbeta
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The cheese crust pizza is amazing!


Laura Trotto
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This pizza is a must-try. The cheese crust is incredible and the toppings are cooked to perfection.


Humaira Gilani
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I love this pizza! The cheese crust is a great idea and it tastes amazing.


Alyssa Jason
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This cheese crust pizza is delicious. The crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and gooey. It's the perfect pizza for a party or a weeknight dinner.


Akhyam Tariq
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I'm not a big fan of pizza, but this cheese crust pizza is an exception. The crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and gooey. It's so good that I could eat it every day.


Victoria Gasal
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This pizza is a hit with my family. The cheese crust is a fun twist on the classic pizza crust. It's crispy and cheesy, and it pairs perfectly with the other toppings.


Vanessa Cerezo
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I love this cheese crust pizza recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. The crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and gooey. It's the perfect pizza for a party or a weeknight dinner.


Andrej Polansky
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheese crust pizza came out perfect. The crust was crispy and the cheese was melted and bubbly. It was so good that I couldn't stop eating it.


saood786 Saood786
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The cheese crust pizza turned out amazing! The crust was golden brown and the cheese was melted and gooey. It was so delicious that I ate two slices in one sitting.


asha racheal
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This cheese crust pizza is a game-changer! The crust is crispy and cheesy, and the toppings are perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.