Retro Meat Lovers Pizza Classic
Experience the nostalgia of the 1990s with this Old School Little Caesars-inspired Meat Lovers Pizza. This mouthwatering creation features a crispy, buttery crust topped generously with savory pepperoni, luscious Italian sausage, and gooey cheese. Perfect for pizza nights or a throwback to simpler times, it’s sure to satisfy any cheese and meat lover's cravings!
ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 cup Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 2.
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 3.
Transfer the dough to a greased pizza pan or baking sheet.
- 4.
Brush the melted butter over the crust edges, enhancing flavor and crispiness.
- 5.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 6.
Sprinkle both mozzarella and provolone cheese generously over the sauce.
- 7.
Evenly distribute the sliced pepperoni over the cheese layer.
- 8.
Top with crumbled Italian sausage for an extra meat kick.
- 9.
Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using) over the toppings.
- 10.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11.
Remove from the oven, allow to cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot!
