Mr. Bean's Pawsitively Irresistible Teddy Shaped Pepperoni Pizza

Name: Mr. Bean's Pawsitively Irresistible Teddy Shaped Pepperoni Pizza
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 ball Pizza Dough (Store-bought or homemade, for a medium-sized pizza); 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce (Or pizza sauce, not ketchup as shown in video); 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 30 slices Pepperoni Slices (Enough to cover the pizza base); 3 whole Black Olives (For eyes and nose); 1/4 piece Red Bell Pepper (Sliced into strips for ears); 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil or Oregano (Chopped, for garnish (optional))

Create a fun and delicious teddy bear shaped pepperoni pizza, inspired by Mr. Bean! This playful recipe is perfect for kids and adults alike, featuring a soft pizza crust, tangy tomato sauce, melty mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and cute olive and bell pepper decorations to bring your teddy bear to life. It's a quick and easy way to make mealtime an adventure.

#Pizza

#Teddy Bear

#Kids Friendly

#Fun Food

#Pepperoni

#Cheese

#Snack

#Quick Meal

#Creative Pizza

Teddy Bear Shaped Pizza Dough

Recipe Information

12m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

27m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

22g

Protein

45g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Pizza with Sauce, Cheese, and Pepperoni

Ingredients

Pizza Dough
(Store-bought or homemade, for a medium-sized pizza)
1 ball
Tomato Sauce
(Or pizza sauce, not ketchup as shown in video)
1 cup
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup
Pepperoni Slices
(Enough to cover the pizza base)
30 slices
Black Olives
(For eyes and nose)
3 whole
Red Bell Pepper
(Sliced into strips for ears)
1 piece
Fresh Basil or Oregano
(Chopped, for garnish (optional))
1 tablespoon

Servings: 2

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

Decorated Teddy Bear Face before Baking

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or pizza stone.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or pizza stone.
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Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even cooking.
2
Roll out the pizza dough and shape it into a large teddy bear head with two smaller ears. You can use a knife or cookie cutters for precision.
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Roll out the pizza dough and shape it into a large teddy bear head with two smaller ears. You can use a knife or cookie cutters for precision.
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Flour your surface and rolling pin to prevent sticking. Don't make the dough too thin.
3
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the teddy bear-shaped dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the teddy bear-shaped dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Avoid oversaucing to prevent a soggy crust.
4
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
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For best melt, use freshly shredded mozzarella.
5
Arrange the pepperoni slices over the cheese to cover the main head and ear areas of the teddy bear.
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Arrange the pepperoni slices over the cheese to cover the main head and ear areas of the teddy bear.
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Overlap slightly to ensure good coverage and flavor in every bite.
6
Cut two black olives in half for the eyes and use one whole black olive for the nose. Place them onto the pepperoni base to form the teddy bear's face. Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and place them on the ears.
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Cut two black olives in half for the eyes and use one whole black olive for the nose. Place them onto the pepperoni base to form the teddy bear's face. Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and place them on the ears.
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Be creative with your teddy bear's expression!
7
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
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Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
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Keep an eye on the pizza as oven temperatures can vary. Rotate halfway through for even cooking.
8
Remove the pizza from the oven. If desired, garnish with fresh chopped basil or oregano. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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Remove the pizza from the oven. If desired, garnish with fresh chopped basil or oregano. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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Allowing it to cool slightly helps the cheese set and prevents burns.