20-Minute Spicy Pepperoni Pizza
Crispy-bottomed pizza loaded with spicy pepperoni, melted cheese, and a flash of heat. Ready in 20 minutes using store-bought dough and a screaming-hot skillet.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 680
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over high heat for 2 minutes until smoking hot.
Step 2
Stretch dough into a thin round. Coat the hot skillet with 1 tbsp oil, then slide dough in.
Step 3
Cook the dough 3 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy, then flip.
Step 4
Spread remaining oil on the cooked side, then top with mozzarella, salami, pecorino, and pepper flakes.
Step 5
Cover skillet with a lid or foil, then cook 3 minutes until cheese melts and edges brown.
Step 6
Slide onto a cutting board. Slice and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- lid or foil
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