Classic Slow Cooker Pizza
Enjoy a classic pizza experience with minimal effort using your slow cooker. This recipe guides you through creating a delicious pizza with your favorite toppings, perfect for a cozy meal.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Spatulas
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb store-bought pizza dough at room temperature
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup your favorite toppings e.g., pepperoni, cooked sausage, sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, onions
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- dried oregano or Italian seasoning Optional: a sprinkle of
Instructions
Preparation & Cooking
- Lightly grease the bottom and sides of your slow cooker insert with olive oil.
- Carefully press the pizza dough into the slow cooker, extending it slightly up the sides.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Sprinkle about half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Arrange your chosen toppings over the cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the toppings.
- Cover and cook on high for 1.5 to 2.5 hours, or on low for 3 to 4 hours.
Serving
- Carefully lift the pizza from the slow cooker, transfer to a cutting board, slice, and serve immediately.
Notes
For easy removal, you can line the slow cooker with parchment paper before adding the dough. Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker and desired crust crispness. Keep an eye on it to prevent overcooking.