🍕🧀 Ultimate Loaded Cheese Pizza

If you’re craving a restaurant-quality pizza loaded with gooey melted cheese and delicious toppings, this recipe is exactly what you need. Featuring a crispy golden crust, rich homemade tomato sauce, and a generous layer of mozzarella topped with pepperoni, vegetables, and savory extras, this pizza delivers the perfect balance of flavor and texture in every bite.

✨ Perfect for family dinners, game nights, or satisfying those serious pizza cravings.

⏱️ Prep Time: 25 minutes

⏳ Rising Time: 1 hour

🔥 Bake Time: 15 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 4–6 people

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Pizza Dough

* 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour

* 1 tbsp instant yeast

* 1 tsp sugar

* 1 tsp salt

* 300 ml (1¼ cups) warm water

* 2 tbsp olive oil

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For the Pizza Sauce

* 1 cup tomato sauce

* 1 tbsp tomato paste

* 1 tsp minced garlic

* 1 tsp dried oregano

* ½ tsp dried basil

* Salt and black pepper to taste

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For the Toppings

* 300 g (10 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese

* 100 g (3.5 oz) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

* 100 g (3.5 oz) pepperoni slices

* ½ cup sliced mushrooms

* ½ cup sliced black olives

* ½ green bell pepper, sliced

* ¼ cup red onion, sliced

* ¼ cup sweet corn

* Grilled chicken pieces or tuna (optional)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Dough

In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

Add the flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until a smooth and elastic dough forms.

Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

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2️⃣ Make the Sauce

Mix the tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.

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3️⃣ Shape the Pizza

Preheat your oven to 250°C (480°F).

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.

Transfer to a pizza pan or baking stone.

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4️⃣ Add the Toppings

Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.

Cover generously with mozzarella cheese.

Arrange the pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, onions, and corn on top.

Sprinkle with cheddar cheese for extra flavor if desired.

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5️⃣ Bake

Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

For extra color and a cheesy finish, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes.

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💡 Pro Tips

✔️ Use whole-milk mozzarella for the ultimate cheese pull.

✔️ Allow the dough to rise fully for a light, airy crust.

✔️ Preheat your pizza stone or tray for a crispier base.

✔️ Avoid using too much sauce to keep the crust from becoming soggy.

✔️ Garnish with fresh basil after baking for an authentic Italian touch.

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😍 The Result

A beautifully baked pizza with a crispy golden crust, rich tomato flavor, stretchy melted cheese, and a delicious combination of toppings that make every slice irresistible.