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30-Minute Easy Pepperoni Pizza: Dinner Bliss in 7 Steps

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A quick and easy pepperoni pizza recipe with a simple house salad for a delicious weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 20–30 pepperoni slices
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing crust)
  • 6 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
  • 1/3 cup sliced red onion (optional)
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers
  • 1/3 cup Italian dressing (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, preheat it too.
  2. Stretch or roll pizza dough into a 12–14 inch round on a lightly floured surface.
  3. Place dough on a baking sheet (or hot stone if using). Brush the outer crust lightly with olive oil.
  4. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella over the sauce.
  6. Arrange pepperoni slices evenly on top.
  7. Bake 12–15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is browned and crisp at the edges.
  8. While pizza bakes, toss greens with Italian dressing, add pepperoncini (and red onion if using).
  9. Slice pizza and serve with the salad (and pineapple juice if desired).

Notes

  • Use store-bought dough for convenience.
  • Adjust pepperoni quantity to taste.
  • Add pineapple juice for a refreshing drink.

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Keywords: easy pepperoni pizza, quick weeknight dinner, homemade pizza recipe, mozzarella pepperoni pizza, Italian dressing salad, pepperoncini salad

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