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Easy Skillet Pizza for Kids

This easy skillet pizza for kids, a simple mozzarella-and-Parmesan-topped pie, is not only kid-friendly but also easy enough for them to make themselves, with a little supervision.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 251

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • One (14.5-oz) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • All-purpose flour, for sprinkling
  • 1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough, at room temperature
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  • Adjust an oven rack to upper-middle position and preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). Use a pastry brush to paint the bottom (not sides) of a 12-inch (30-cm) lidded skillet with 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Set a colander in the sink, pour the tomatoes into the colander. Shake the colander and drain well.
  • Transfer the drained tomatoes to a food processor. Add garlic, vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Process mixture until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  • Transfer the sauce to a bowl until ready to use.
  • Sprinkle a clean work surface lightly with flour. On the floured surface, use your hands to press the dough into a 6-inch (15-cm) circle. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a 12-inch (30-cm) circle, rotating the dough and re-flouring the counter every few rolls.
  • Place the rolling pin on the bottom edge of the dough, then loosely roll dough around the rolling pin. Gently unroll dough into skillet. Using your fingertips, push the dough into the corners of the skillet. Use a fork to lightly poke the surface of the dough all over, 10 to 20 times.
  • Use a spoon to spread 1/2 cup sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/4-inch (6-mm) border around the edge. Save any remaining sauce for another use. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese in an even layer over the sauce.
  • Cover the skillet with a lid and cook pizza over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully remove the lid.
  • Transfer the uncovered skillet to the oven and bake until crust and cheese are spotty brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Use oven mitts to remove skillet from oven and place on a cooling rack (skillet handle will be VERY hot). Place oven mitt on skillet handle, so you remember handle is HOT, and let pizza cool in pan for 5 minutes.
  • Use a spatula to slide pizza onto cutting board. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 692mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g