Basketball Court Pizza (Printable)

A playful pizza styled like a basketball court with vibrant toppings and easy preparation.

# What You Need:

→ 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 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
10 - 1 tbsp corn kernels (optional)

→ Flour

11 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. Place pizza stone inside if using.
02 - Roll dough on floured surface 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 around edges.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce.
05 - Use yellow bell pepper strips for outer boundaries and red bell pepper strips for center circle and key lines.
06 - Place pepperoni slices as basketballs on each end. Use black olives and corn kernels to mark free throw circles and three-point lines.
07 - Scatter green onions for additional court markings or decorative effect along edges.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
09 - Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, then slice into rectangles and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and creative basketball court design
  • Perfect for sports parties or family nights
02 -
  • Use pre-made dough for convenience
  • Try dairy-free cheese for a vegan option
03 -
  • Dust your surface with flour to prevent sticking
  • Use parchment paper for easy transfer and cleanup
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