Hot Pizza Toss

Get ready to elevate pizza night with this crowd-pleasing "Hot Pizza Toss" recipe! This creative twist on classic pizza transforms pizza dough into bite-sized pieces, tossed in a skillet with a rich tomato-garlic sauce and baked to perfection. Topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, spicy pepperoni, and fresh basil, each bite bursts with irresistible flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this one-pan wonder simplifies dinner while delivering a gourmet, interactive dining experience—perfect for sharing right from the skillet. Customize it with red chili flakes for an extra kick and enjoy a fun, family-friendly meal that’s as easy as it is delicious. Your ultimate skillet pizza adventure awaits!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Pizza dough
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Pepperoni slices
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Cut the pizza dough into 1-inch pieces and set aside.

Step 3

Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.

Step 4

Sauté the minced garlic in the olive oil for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes to make a quick sauce.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from the heat and gently toss in the dough pieces until they are evenly coated with the sauce.

Step 7

Spread the dough pieces evenly across the skillet to form a layer.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the dough and arrange the pepperoni slices on top.

Step 9

Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the dough pieces are golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh chopped basil and red chili flakes if desired.

Step 12

Serve directly from the skillet for a fun and interactive meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	967.8 grams (967.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2213

Total Fat 111.60g	143%
Saturated Fat 37.40g	187%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 215mg	72%
Sodium 6020mg	262%
Total Carbohydrate 208.80g	76%
Dietary Fiber 20.20g	72%
Total Sugars 9.90g
Protein 92.60g	185%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 994mg	76%
Iron 18mg	98%
Potassium 1503mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.4%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 37.8%