Description
This Roni Cup Meat Lovers Pizza with Garlic Knot Crust combines crispy pepperoni cups, melted mozzarella, and buttery garlic knots into one irresistible homemade pizza that’s rich, hearty, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup small pepperoni slices
- 1/2 pound cooked and crumbled Italian sausage
- 3/4 cup marinara sauce
- 4 tablespoons melted butter mixed with 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while heating.
- Mix melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley in a small bowl for brushing.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a large circle. Cut small strips along the edge and tie them into knots to form the crust border.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly over the center, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, add cooked sausage, and top with pepperoni cups.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust turns golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- Brush the garlic butter over the knots immediately after baking, then sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley.
- Slice and serve warm, enjoying the garlic knots and gooey cheese in every bite.
Notes
- Brush the crust twice with garlic butter for extra flavor.
- Let the pizza rest a few minutes before slicing to keep the toppings in place.
- Reheat leftovers in an air fryer or oven for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: roni cup pizza, meat lovers pizza, garlic knot crust pizza, homemade pizza, pepperoni pizza