# Cast Iron Skillet Pizza

This is an easy and delicious cast iron skillet pizza recipe.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- olive oil
- 1 can refrigerated pizza crust
- pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- pepperoni
- parsley

## Instructions

1. Pour a generous amount of olive oil into the bottom of a 12-inch cast iron skillet.
2. Unroll the refrigerated pizza crust and place it down in the skillet.
3. Work the pizza dough into the skillet until it molds to the shape of the skillet.
4. Spread any olive oil that spills on top of the dough evenly.
5. Spread pizza sauce or marinara sauce evenly on top of the dough, ensuring not to add too much to prevent a soggy pizza.
6. Add freshly shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
7. Top the pizza with pepperoni or your desired toppings.
8. Sprinkle a little parsley over the pizza.
9. Bake the pizza at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes.
10. Once done, instantly remove the pizza from the skillet and let it cool on a wire rack to achieve a nice crispy crust.

## Equipment

- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- spoon
- oven
- wire rack

## Tips

- Use freshly shredded mozzarella cheese for a nice cheese pull.
- Don't add too much pizza sauce to prevent a soggy pizza.
- Instantly remove the pizza from the skillet after baking to cool on a wire rack for a crispy crust.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/3884131998518832
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/9c39cbba-816d-4129-88a8-5db929d7af1b
- Extracted: 2025-07-17

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