Name: Skillet Pizza Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 8 slices
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound pizza dough (room temperature); 1 cup pizza sauce; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 6 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded)

ThisEasy Cast Iron Skillet Pizzais crispy, cheesy and oh so delicious! Baked in a cast iron skillet, this pizza recipe has never made homemade pizza so easy to make.

A top view of a skillet pizza still in the skillet.

Skillet pizza takes your homemade pizza experience to a whole new level. Pizza made in a cast iron skillet gives it a taste similar to using an expensive pizza stone. The crust steals really steals the show here. It turns out crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. It is not too thin or thick, it’s just right! Once you make pizza like this, you will never turn back!

To make cast iron skillet pizza you can buy fresh dough from the store or you can whip up your ownpizza doughquickly. You can also make your ownpizza sauce. I’ve done both depending on time and what I have on hand.

A top view of uncooked pizza in a skillet with ingredients in bowls surrounding the skillet.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It is so yummy, you can add as many toppings as you wish.
The kids go crazy over them and you are creating memories together.
They are so much better than any pizza you can buy from a restaurant.
These pizzas come together and cook in just 18 minutes!

Recipe Ingredients

Olive Oil –I like to use extra-virgin
Pizza Dough– Store bought orhomemade
Pizza Sauce –Store bought orhomemade red sauceorwhite pizza sauce
Cheese –I like to use parmesan and mozzarella

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

A top view of bowls of ingredients and dough in skillet for pizza.

How to Make Easy Skillet Pizza

Step 1.Preheat oven to 500°F and grease a 12-inch skillet with olive oil.

Step 2.Roll out pizza dough to fit the skillet, then press it into the skillet.

Step 3.Add pizza sauce, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Cook on stove over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.

Step 4.Bake in the oven for 7-10 minutes. Let cool, slice, and serve.

Recipe FAQs

Do I need to preheat my cast iron skillet when making pizza?

It is essential to preheat your cast iron skillet at a high temperature (around 500 degrees) for 10-15 minutes before putting the pizza dough in. Doing this will help the pizza cook faster and will become crispier.

What should I serve with cast iron skillet pizza?

I love to serve an easy green salad with homemade pizza. Simple, easy, and delicious.

How do you keep your pizza from sticking to the cast iron skillet?

Olive oil is your friend when it comes to pizza. Put 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the cast iron skillet before putting the pizza dough in and there should be no sticking! Olive oil also helps crisp up the crust in the best way.

A slice of skillet pizza on a plate with pizza in the background.

Expert Tips

Use agenerous amount of olive oilin the skillet to achieve anextra crispyand flavorful crust.
Roll out the dough evenlyand make sure it covers the skillet uniformly toavoid uneven cooking.
Preheat the skilleton the stove for a couple of minutes before adding the dough to get ahead start on a crispy base.
Add your favorite toppings and considerpre-cooking veggies or meatsto ensure they’reperfectly donewhen the pizza is ready.

A top view of a slice of skillet pizza on a white plate with the rest of the pizza in the skillet, next to it.

How to Serve and Store Easy Skillet Pizza

You can serve this dish with a deliciousmediterranean cucumber salad,Italian pasta saladorbosco breadsticks.Sometimes I like to make ahummus platterfor the kids to snack on while we make the pizzas.

Place any leftover pizza slices in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Reheat refrigerated or frozen pizza in the oven at 375°F until warmed through, or use a skillet over medium heat to retain the crispy crust.