Cheese Lovers Pizza Squares Recipe

Craving pizza but short on time? This recipe uses refrigerated pizza dough for a quick and cheesy weeknight meal! Loaded with mozzarella, pepperoni, tomatoes, and a sprinkle of herbs, these pizza squares are the perfect appetizer or light dinner. Get ready for a flavor explosion in just 39 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 33 mins
Calories 178.4 kcal
Protein 31g
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Ingredients for Cheese Lovers Pizza Squares

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How to Make Cheese Lovers Pizza Squares

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan.
  3. Press 1 lb of refrigerated pizza dough into the prepared pan to form an even layer.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden.
  5. Remove from oven and evenly spread 1 cup of ricotta cheese over the partially baked crust.
  6. Top with 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni, 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
  7. Return to oven and bake for another 6-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
  8. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley. Let cool slightly before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

34g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cheese Lovers Pizza Squares?

Cheese Lovers Pizza Squares takes about 48 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 33 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cheese Lovers Pizza Squares?

Cheese Lovers Pizza Squares has approximately 178.4 calories per serving, with about 31 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cheese Lovers Pizza Squares?

The key ingredients for Cheese Lovers Pizza Squares are Prepared Pizza Crust, Ricotta Cheese, Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Turkey Pepperoni, Plum Tomatoes, Yellow Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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