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Thick crust, made in a cast iron skillet and extra cheesy. This Vegan Pepperoni Pan Pizza is 100% dairy-free and super delicious | ThisSavoryVegan.com

Vegan Pepperoni Pan Pizza

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Thick crust, made in a cast iron skillet and extra cheesy. This Vegan Pepperoni Pan Pizza is 100% dairy-free and super delicious!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword easy, family meal, kid friendly, pepperoni, pizza, skillet, trader joe's, vegan cheese
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 slices
Calories 373

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pre-made pizza dough I used Trader Joe's
  • olive oil
  • Italian seasoning
  • 2 ounces vegan pepperoni I used Trader Joe's
  • 7 ounces shredded vegan mozzarella I used Trader Joe's
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • grated vegan parmesan, fresh basil, red pepper flakes optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and place one rack on the lower third of the oven and one on the top third. Allow the dough to come to room temperature (at least 30 minutes).
  • Heat a little oil in a non-stick skillet and add the pepperoni. Cook until browned on both sides (approx. 2 minutes per side). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Oil the bottom and sides of the cast iron skillet. Add the dough and drizzle a little more oil over it. Use your hands to stretch the dough to the edges of the skillet - it doesn't need to go up the sides of the skillet, just touching the edges.
  • Add a sprinkle of Italian seasoning to the dough. Add half of the vegan mozzarella, making sure it goes all the way to the edges. Add dollops of marinara over the cheese, do not spread it out though. Add the rest of the cheese and finish with the pepperoni.
  • Place the pizza in the oven on the bottom rack. Bake for 10 minutes. Rotate the pizza and cook for another 10 minutes. For a crispier top, move the pizza to the top rack for the last couple minutes of cooking.
  • Remove from the oven and carefully run a knife around the edges of the pizza. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 6 pieces. Top with grated parmesan, fresh basil & red pepper flakes and serve.

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Notes

  • If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can also use a dutch oven or a baking dish. You won't get the same exact crust, but it will still be delicious!
  • This pizza is meant to have less sauce so that it doesn't weigh down the crust. 

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g