Basketball Court Pizza Toppings (Printable)

A fun pizza shaped like a basketball court with colorful pepperoni, peppers, and olive decorations.

# 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 into strips
08 - 1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced into strips
09 - 2 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
10 - 1 tbsp corn kernels (optional)

→ Flour

11 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for dusting

# Cooking steps:

01 - Set the oven to 475°F (245°C). Place pizza stone inside if available to preheat.
02 - Dust a surface with flour and roll out dough into a 10x14 inch rectangle resembling a basketball court. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
03 - Evenly spread pizza sauce over dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border along edges.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the sauce layer.
05 - Use yellow bell pepper strips to create outer boundaries and red bell pepper strips for the center circle and key area.
06 - Place pepperoni slices at court ends to simulate basketballs; use sliced olives and corn kernels to mark free throw circles and three-point arcs.
07 - Scatter green onions along edges for additional court detail or grass-like effect.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbles.
09 - Remove from oven, let rest briefly, then slice into rectangles prepped for serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Fun and visually appealing themed pizza
  • Great for family gatherings and sports parties
02 -
  • Use fresh vegetables for vibrant colors that mimic a basketball court.
  • The optional corn kernels simulate court lines and add texture.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone to achieve a crispy crust.
  • Thinly slice vegetables to create distinct and colorful court lines.
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