Easy Cast Iron Pizza

This easy cast iron pizza recipe stars a thick, chewy crust with crispy, golden edges, melty cheese, and all your favorite toppings. No pizza stone, no soggy bottoms — just hot, cheesy perfection.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound homemade or store-bought pizza dough, at room temp
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for coating pan
• 3/4 cup homemade or store-bought marinara sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Assorted pizza toppings

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 500°F with a rack in the center.
2. 2Coat the bottom and sides of a 10- or 12-inch cast-iron pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the dough, turning to coat, then press it until it reaches the edges of the pan. Alternatively, roll out the dough with a rolling pin, then place it in the pan, turning to coat it in the oil.
3. 3Top the dough with the sauce, spreading it into an even layer. (You do not need to leave a border around the edges.) Sprinkle the sauce with the cheese then add any preferred toppings.
4. 4Bake the pizza until the crust is dark golden and slightly crispy, 10 to 15 minutes.
5. 5Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes in the pan before removing it to slice and serve.