Homemade Classic Cafeteria Pizza (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pizza Base
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3 tablespoons of cornmeal
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4 tablespoons of olive oil
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1 pound of store-bought pizza dough
→ Toppings
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1 pound of ground Italian sausage (mild)
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4 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
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3 tablespoons of Italian seasoning mix
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1 jar (13 ounces) of pizza sauce
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F. Coat a sheet pan with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, making sure it’s spread evenly with a pastry brush. Sprinkle on some cornmeal for that crunchy finish.
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Stretch the pizza dough into a rectangle and fit it onto your sheet pan. If it keeps shrinking back, try letting it rest for 5 minutes—it’ll make the job easier.
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In a pan over medium-high heat, warm up the last tablespoon of olive oil till it’s shimmering. Add the Italian sausage and season it with the Italian seasoning. Cook for about 7-8 minutes until it’s no longer pink, and then get rid of any extra grease.
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Bake the crust in your oven for around 7-8 minutes. You’re looking for it to firm up and just start to turn a little golden.
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Spread the pizza sauce all the way to the edges of your crust. Scatter the cooked sausage on top, then cover it generously with mozzarella. Bake for another 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melty and starting to brown slightly. Slice into 8 rectangles—just like those classic school lunches!
# Notes:
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This recipe gives a nod to old-school cafeteria pizza but with that homemade magic.
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Perfect for a family meal or feeding a bunch of friends!