Easy Homemade Pizza with Kids: Fun Family Recipe for Delicious Meals

Name: Easy Homemade Pizza with Kids: Fun Family Recipe for Delicious Meals
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 pre-made crust Pizza Dough (Use store-bought dough for an easier recipe, typically 12-inch.); 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce (Any preferred tomato-based pizza sauce (approx. 120ml).); 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded, freshly shredded works best (approx. 110g).); 1/2 cup Pepperoni (Slices, or other favorite toppings like mushrooms, olives, bell peppers (approx. 50g).); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (Optional, for brushing the crust.); 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano (Optional, for extra flavor.)

Join us for a heartwarming 'POV: You're a Mom' moment as we create delicious homemade pizza with the kids! This video captures the joy of family bonding through cooking, emphasizing that these shared messy moments are what build their childhood memories. Learn to make a simple, fun pizza that everyone will love, focusing on the experience of creating together rather than just the toppings and dough. A perfect activity for quality family time.

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#Homemade Pizza

#Kids Recipe

#Family Cooking

#Easy Dinner

#Italian Food

#Quick Meal

#Baking with Kids

#Family Fun

Pizza with toppings, ready for oven

Recipe Information

12m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

27m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-American

Filipino

Nutrition (per serving)

300

Calories

15g

Protein

30g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Golden, bubbly pizza out of the oven

Ingredients

Pizza Dough
(Use store-bought dough for an easier recipe, typically 12-inch.)
1 pre-made crust
Pizza Sauce
(Any preferred tomato-based pizza sauce (approx. 120ml).)
1 cup

Mozzarella Cheese
(Shredded, freshly shredded works best (approx. 110g).)
1 cup
Pepperoni
(Slices, or other favorite toppings like mushrooms, olives, bell peppers (approx. 50g).)
1 cup
Olive Oil
(Optional, for brushing the crust.)
1 tablespoon
Dried Oregano
(Optional, for extra flavor.)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Freshly sliced pizza

Instructions

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Preheat Oven & Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the pizza dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Preheat Oven & Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the pizza dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even cooking and a crispy crust.
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Spread Pizza Sauce: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. You can brush the edges with a little olive oil if desired.
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Spread Pizza Sauce: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. You can brush the edges with a little olive oil if desired.
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Let kids help spread the sauce with a spoon or a small spatula for a fun, hands-on experience.

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Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the pizza sauce.
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Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the pizza sauce.
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Encourage kids to sprinkle the cheese evenly across the pizza for perfect coverage.
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Add Toppings: Arrange pepperoni slices or any other desired toppings on top of the cheese. A sprinkle of dried oregano can be added for extra flavor.
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Add Toppings: Arrange pepperoni slices or any other desired toppings on top of the cheese. A sprinkle of dried oregano can be added for extra flavor.
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Allow kids to choose and arrange their favorite toppings, fostering creativity and ownership of their meal.
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Bake the Pizza: Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
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Bake the Pizza: Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
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Keep an eye on the pizza as baking times can vary slightly depending on your oven and dough thickness.

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Slice and Serve: Carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool for 3-5 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the cheese set and prevents burns.
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Slice and Serve: Carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool for 3-5 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the cheese set and prevents burns.
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Always let the pizza cool slightly to avoid burns and make slicing easier and cleaner.