Basketball Court Pizza Toppings (Print Version)

A fun, sports-themed pizza featuring colorful toppings arranged like a basketball court.

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

→ Flour

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 475°F. Place a pizza stone inside if using.
02 - Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a 10x14 inch rectangle to mimic a basketball court and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or heated stone.
03 - Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
04 - Evenly distribute mozzarella and Parmesan cheese atop the sauce.
05 - Use yellow bell pepper strips to form outer boundaries and red bell pepper strips for the center circle and key area.
06 - Place pepperoni slices to represent basketballs on each court end. Add sliced olives and corn kernels to mark free throw circles and three-point lines.
07 - Scatter green onions to enhance court markings or create a grass-like border.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
09 - Allow to cool slightly, then slice into rectangular pieces and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Fun and festive for sports events
  • Vegetarian friendly with customizable toppings
02 -
  • Use fresh vegetables to achieve vivid court lines
  • Dough can be homemade or store-bought for convenience
03 -
  • Use corn kernels sparingly to avoid soggy spots
  • Preheat the pizza stone for a crispy crust
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