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Homemade School Cafeteria Pizza

Ultimate Homemade School Cafeteria Pizza for Nostalgic Bliss

Experience the nostalgic taste of Homemade School Cafeteria Pizza, a comforting favorite that brings back memories of carefree school days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Dough
  • 1 Pizza Dough Use store-bought or homemade, room temperature.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Use your favorite version.
  • 1 tbsp Sugar Adjust to preference.
  • 1 tsp Seasonings (e.g., oregano, garlic powder) Use your favorite dried herbs.
For the Cheese
  • 2 cups Cheese Blend (Mozzarella and Cheddar) Adding American cheese can increase creaminess.
For Optional Toppings
  • Pepperoni or Veggies Personalize with your favorites.

Equipment

  • Large sheet pan
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Grease a large sheet pan with cooking spray or olive oil. Press room temperature pizza dough evenly into the pan until it reaches about ½ inch thick. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes.
Sauce Creation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the tomato sauce, sugar, and seasonings. Mix until well-blended and smooth.
Pizza Assembly
  1. Spread the sauce over the dough, leaving a ½ inch border. Sprinkle cheese blend over the sauce and add toppings as desired.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Bake the assembled pizza for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
Cooling
  1. Let the pizza cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before slicing into rectangles.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, perfect for family dinner or a nostalgic treat. Pair with classic sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use room temperature dough for easier stretching and be gentle when pressing it into the pan to avoid a tough crust.

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