Basketball Court Pizza Free Toppings (Printable Version)

A playful pizza shaped like a basketball court with colorful free throw inspired toppings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 1 lb pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce

→ Cheese

03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Toppings

05 - 8 slices pepperoni
06 - 1/4 cup pitted black olives, sliced
07 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
10 - 1 tablespoon corn kernels (optional)

→ Flour

11 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for dusting

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 475°F. Position pizza stone inside if using.
02 - Dust surface with flour and roll out dough into a 10x14 inch rectangle resembling a basketball court. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet or preheated stone.
03 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough leaving a 1/2 inch border.
04 - Distribute shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the sauce.
05 - Arrange yellow bell pepper strips to outline court boundaries and red bell pepper strips to form the center circle and key.
06 - Place pepperoni slices as basketballs at either end and use sliced olives and corn kernels to mark free throw circles and three-point lines.
07 - Scatter green onions around edges for additional court markings or grass-like effect.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
09 - Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then slice into rectangles to serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Playful and decorative design perfect for parties
  • Vegetarian friendly if using vegetarian cheese
02 -
  • Use pre-made dough for a quick version
  • Add cooked sausage or chicken for a meatier option
03 -
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking
  • Customize toppings to suit your family’s tastes
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