Published 6/5/2022 • Updated 3/17/2024
Crispy Cast Iron Pizza
Pizza lovers unite! This cast iron pizza is such a fun way to host pizza night. Tender, cheesy pizza on the inside with crispy crust, I think so! This cast iron pizza recipe is so simple. You can either use store-bought pizza dough or our homemade pizza dough and the toppings are your choice. We went with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Italian sausage Why use a cast iron? Cast iron is going to give your pizza an even cook throughout — even the way up the sides. It will also leave you with a crispy, delicious crust!
Featured Ingredients
Pizza dough: you can either make this a semi-homemade pizza, by using storebought pizza dough (we’ve tried Pillsbury and Trader Joe’s brand) or you can make your own homemade pizza dough from our site. Italian sausage: we’re big fans of Italian sausage. We used a mild version, but spicy would also be delicious.Garlic: you’ll be sauteing your garlic, so make sure to use whole cloves!Olive oil: the flavor of olive oil goes great with this pizza.Pizza sauce: you can use storebought or homemade pizza sauce. Either works. Mozzarella cheese: mozzarella cheese is a mild, shredded cheese. Go big or go home. You can also buy a pizza blend if you’re into that.
Simple Instructions
Good news for you! You can make this cast iron pizza on the grill or in the oven. The choice is yours and both are great options. Cast Iron Pan Can be cooked in the oven or on the grill. Crispy crust with pillowy insides. Pizza Dough
Grill
Oven
If you’re planning to go the oven route, you’ll notice that it cooks a lot faster. This happens because the heat is more even.
Storage
Store leftover pizza in an airtight container (we recommend a large, gallon-size bag) in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat: we like to reheat our pizza at 350ºF right on the oven grates for around 5 minutes or until hot.
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