Basketball Court Pizza Toppings (Printable)

A playful pizza styled as a basketball court with vibrant toppings creating fun free throw shots.

# 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 sliced pitted black olives
07 - 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
08 - 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
09 - 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions
10 - 1 tbsp corn kernels (optional)

→ Dusting Flour

11 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. Place pizza stone inside if using.
02 - On a floured surface, roll dough into a 10x14 inch rectangle resembling a basketball court. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet or hot pizza stone.
03 - Evenly spread pizza sauce over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over sauce.
05 - Use yellow bell pepper strips for outer court lines and red bell pepper strips for center circle and key markings.
06 - Place pepperoni slices as basketballs at each end. Use sliced olives and corn kernels to mark free throw circles and three-point lines.
07 - Scatter sliced green onions along edges for extra court details or grass effect.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese bubbles.
09 - Remove pizza, cool briefly, then slice into rectangles and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun sports-themed pizza
  • Great for family and party gatherings
02 -
  • For a meatier version add cooked sausage or chicken instead of or alongside pepperoni
  • Use pre-made dough for convenience
03 -
  • Try using dairy-free cheese for a vegan option
  • Serve with ranch or garlic dipping sauce for extra flavor
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