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If you’re searching for a nostalgic meal, it doesn’t get any better than Old School Cafeteria Pizza. Remember when Friday was Pizza Day and the cafeteria ladies would serve up rectangular slices of cheesy, doughy pizza? Now, you can recreate this classic School Pizza at home, or customize it with your favorite add-ins and make it into school breakfast pizza or school lunch pizza.
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Watch school pizza recipe video above! If you’re searching for a nostalgic meal, it doesn’t get any better than Old School Cafeteria Pizza. This easy recipe is made with a few ingredients and ready in 25 minutes!
Now, you can recreate this classic School Pizza at home, or customize it with your favorite add-ins and make it into school breakfast pizza or school lunch pizza. Make sure to use half sheet pan size 18 X 13 inch for the perfect thickness!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: School Breakfast Pizza, School Lunch Pizza, School Pizza
Servings: 8
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pizza dough
  • 1 pound ground sausage (other toppings such as cooked ground beef, pepperoni, ham, and bell pepper)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup tomato sauce (or pizza sauce)
  • 2 cups Mozzarella shredded
  • 1/2 onion

Instructions

Prepare pizza dough

  • Bring pizza dough to room temperature. You can use homemade or store-bought pizza dough for this recipe.
  • (If you are making your pizza dough from scratch, check out my simple pizza dough recipe)

Cook the Sausage

  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausages, breaking them into small pieces using a wooden spoon. Cook for about 7-8 minutes or until no pink remains.

Bake the Pizza

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Prepare a half sheet pan (18 x 13 inch) lined with parchment paper.
  • Place the dough onto the parchment paper. Stretch the dough by gently flattening the dough ball. (You can spread it out thinner if you prefer a crispy crust.)
  • Use a fork to poke holes across the surface of the dough.
  • Brush the dough with olive oil. Spread tomato sauce evenly, leaving about ¼-inch border on all sides.
  • Add Mozzarella cheese, distributing it evenly over the surface.
  • Add cooked ground sausage on top of the cheese. Spread onion slices on top.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted, and the crust is golden brown.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven, and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into rectangular slices and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can make the pizza dough ahead of time. Let it rise first, and then wrap with plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw in the refrigerator and then bring it to room temperature before using.
  • How to store leftovers: If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It’ll last for 2-3 days. To reheat, heat your oven to 375°F, and bake your pizza for 5-8 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Net Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 995mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg