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cast iron margherita pizza

May 16, 2018 26 Comments

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Cast iron pizza is the best pizza, thank you and goodnight. Wait – cast iron margherita pizza is even better. Okay, that is all.

Cast Iron Margherita Pizza this recipe

 

Remember a few weeks ago when I shared this barbecue chicken pizza recipe? And I mentioned that we love to make homemade pizza in a cast iron skillet? Well, here’s that recipe! *cue loud cheering*

Why are we cheering? Because cast iron pizza is the best pizza! It’s easy to make, it has that camping-out vibe that we are obsessed with this time of year, and everything just tastes better in cast iron. See this cookie recipe and this fruit crumble recipe for proof.

Cast Iron Margherita Pizza

Cast Iron Margherita Pizza

Sometimes I kinda hate turning on the oven in the summer, and further heating up the house – but cast iron pizza is my most consistent exception to that rule.

Let’s talk ingredients here – this cast iron margherita pizza has marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese (YUM!), thin slices of tomato, some sausage, and it’s all topped off with fresh basil and a heavy sprinkle of parmesan. Ok, more like a tidal wave than a sprinkle, but hey – that’s the only way to do pizza.

I know this isn’t quite what a classic margherita pizza would have. But, I’m really big on using up the ingredients you have on hand, and we had some cooked sausage in the fridge that was begging to be given a new, more tasty home than the sad bottom of a tupperware container.

I’m also not really sure if a traditional margherita pizza would ever be made in a cast iron skillet, but it’s delicious so let’s just roll with it. ‘Kay? Kay.

Cast Iron Margherita Pizza

 

Oh we should talk crust. This crust isn’t a deep dish, but it also isn’t a thin crust. It’s crispy on the edges, and  delightfully soft everywhere else. You know how some pizza restaurants have “hand-tossed crust” as an option? That’s probably the best way to describe this. Hand-tossed and out-of-this-world!

Cast Iron Margherita Pizza

Can we all agree to make this pizza and let our lives be changed, just a little bit, by it’s deliciousness? I promise I am not exaggerating here – it was SO HARD not to eat the whole pizza in one sitting once I took that first bite of pizza perfection.

But, then my husband came home from work and took care of that for me.

This will be the summer of pizza. Cast Iron Margherita Pizza perfection!

Cast Iron Margherita Pizza

 

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This is the cast iron skillet I used for this pizza – it works SO well! 

Cast Iron Margherita Pizza

Margherita pizza made in a cast iron skillet, with marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, sausage, fresh basil and tons of parmesan! Summer pizza perfection!
4.93 from 13 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pizza
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Calories: 316kcal
Author: Stephanie Simmons

Ingredients

  • FOR THE CRUST
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/8 tsp instant or regular yeast
  • 1 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp cornmeal, for the pan
  • FOR THE TOPPINGS
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce (or more, if desired)
  • fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 lb sausage, cooked
  • 1/2 of a tomato, thinly sliced
  • salt + pepper, to taste
  • fresh basil
  • parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • For the dough: Mix all the ingredients for the pizza dough EXCEPT for the cornmeal together, and stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for a few minutes until it comes together into a smooth ball. Place the dough ball back in the mixing bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a light dishcloth. Set in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes. While the dough rises, prepare your pan. I used a 10 inch cast iron skillet, greased with olive oil. Sprinkle the cornmeal in the pan - it will give the crust a nice texture on the bottom. 
    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. 
  • Assemble and bake the pizza: After the dough has risen, roll it out into a 11" circle. Gently press the pizza dough into the prepared pan and bake the crust for 4-5 minutes.
    Remove pan from the oven and spread the sauce onto the dough, and add large chunks of the mozzarella. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper, if desired. Add the cooked sausage. Bake the pizza for 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese has started to melt. Remove the pan from the oven and add the tomato slices, and return the pizza to the oven for 5 more minutes. 
  • Finish it off: Add the fresh basil leaves to the top of the pizza, sprinkle with parmesan, and serve immediately! 
  • Store: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal

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  1. Denise says

    August 26, 2020 at 6:23 am

    5 stars
    Looks great! Can you substitute bread flour instead?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      January 07, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      It should work! You can sub in a 1:1 ratio from what I see online, it just sounds like bread flour will create a slightly chewier crust. I haven’t tried it, so take this with a grain of salt. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Colleen says

    February 26, 2019 at 11:10 am

    Will try your dough recipe – thank you, Stephanie! Have been making yogurt/self rising flour crust on the grill.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      February 27, 2019 at 11:09 am

      Thanks Colleen! Enjoy ❤️

      Reply
  3. Bob Chamberlin says

    February 18, 2019 at 10:04 pm

    This looks great, do you put the finished pizza on a cutting board?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      February 21, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      Thanks! Yes, I just slide it out of the pan onto a cutting board to slice and serve it! 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. sondria Harp says

    May 18, 2018 at 8:37 pm

    5 stars
    This look so good. I love another reason to cook with my cast iron skillet.

    Reply
  5. April says

    May 18, 2018 at 6:33 pm

    5 stars
    I just finished eating pizza! Don’t do this to me! This pizza looks so good! I love Margherita pizza but I never thought about making it. I’m going to add to my long list of recipes to try!

    Reply
  6. Heather says

    May 18, 2018 at 3:18 pm

    5 stars
    What an easy and delicious pizza recipe!…. with the best toppings!! Nothing beats a homemade pizza ?

    Reply
  7. Alisa Infanti says

    May 18, 2018 at 7:07 am

    5 stars
    Another great reason why I need to invest in a cast iron pan! This looks delicious!

    Reply
  8. Alison Rost says

    May 18, 2018 at 2:36 am

    5 stars
    I think this is lovely! It’s something that I’ve never tried making on a cast iron skillet before. My husband and I will definitely enjoy this, nothing beats a classic margherita!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 31, 2018 at 9:44 am

      Thanks Alison! Hope you enjoy it 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jenni says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:41 pm

    5 stars
    I love cooking in my cast iron! I definitely need to make some pizza in mine!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 31, 2018 at 9:45 am

      Cast iron pizza is the best!

      Reply
  10. Mayuri Patel says

    May 17, 2018 at 3:25 pm

    4 stars
    Wow baking pizza in the cast iron means a lovely crunchy base. Pizza is super tempting, however would give sausages a skip.

    Reply
  11. Richelle says

    May 17, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    Oohh!! A must try! Thanks for sharing this!

    Reply
  12. Shirley says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:06 am

    Looks amazing! How do you think this would work with a cauliflower crust?

    Reply
  13. Vladka says

    May 17, 2018 at 3:58 am

    5 stars
    Our family just love pizza Margherita but I have never done with the sausage before. Good idea to spice it up little bit with a new ingredient.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 17, 2018 at 10:27 am

      Thank you, Vladka! Hope you try it ?

      Reply
  14. Lisa says

    May 16, 2018 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so good! I will have to make it soon!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 17, 2018 at 10:30 am

      Glad to hear it, Lisa! ?

      Reply
  15. Casey says

    May 16, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    5 stars
    Loving this use of the Cast Iron! I cannot wait to try this recipe and use my cast iron in a new way! My other favorite way of doing pizza is on the grill!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 17, 2018 at 10:30 am

      Thank you Casey! I love grilled pizza too!!

      Reply
  16. Liz says

    May 16, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    We love pizza Margherita at our house and this version in a cast iron skillet with sausage is the best!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 16, 2018 at 3:51 pm

      Thank you Liza! It is so delicious!

      Reply

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