Description
A fun and convenient way to enjoy homemade pizza, made in a slow cooker with a rich tomato sauce, melted cheese, and customizable toppings. It’s perfect for busy days or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (or your favorite pizza topping)
- 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced onions (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare your slow cooker by spraying it lightly with non-stick spray or lining it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Roll out the pizza dough to fit the bottom of your slow cooker. Stretch it to cover the base and form a crust along the edges.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Add your desired toppings, such as pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or others.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top, then season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours or on high for 1-1.5 hours, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust reaches your desired crispness.
- Once cooked, remove the pizza from the slow cooker using a spatula, and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of dough for a thicker or thinner crust based on preference.
- Feel free to use different toppings like olives, sausage, or spinach.
- For a vegetarian version, skip the meats and load up with more vegetables.
- Use a blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and provolone for a richer cheese flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pizza dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5-3 hours
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg