Homemade Pizza Night (Two Pizzas)

Let everyone build their own. Kills the fight before it starts.

$29.01 total
🍽️ Serves 4+ ⏱️ 35 min 💵 ~$7.25 per serving

Ingredients & Cost Breakdown

2 pizza dough balls$3.45
1 cup pizza sauce$1.15
3 cups shredded mozzarella$4.83
Toppings: pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers$11.02
Parmesan, Italian herbs$0.57
Bagged salad kit$4.02
Garlic knot ingredients$2.00
Extra shredded cheese, topping$1.97
Total$29.01

Shopping List

Exactly what to grab at the store — whole units, no guessing at "half an onion."

  • 2 pizza dough balls
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella
  • Toppings: pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers
  • Parmesan, Italian herbs
  • Bagged salad kit
  • Garlic knot ingredients
  • Extra shredded cheese, topping

How to Make It

  1. Preheat oven as hot as it goes (475–500°F) with a baking sheet or pizza stone inside.
  2. Stretch out dough on a floured surface or parchment paper.
  3. Spread sauce, leaving a border, then add cheese and toppings.
  4. Slide onto the hot pan/stone, bake 10–12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
  5. Let rest 3 minutes before slicing.
  6. Serve with extra shredded cheese on the side.

No-Time-For-That Tip: Let everyone build their own — kids eat better when they picked their own toppings.

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