Classic Weeknight Slow Cooker Pizza
Enjoy a delicious homemade pizza with minimal effort using your slow cooker. This recipe features a pre-made dough, classic toppings, and an optional broil for a crispy finish.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker (6-quart oval)
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 1 lb pre-made fresh or refrigerated dough ball approx. 1 lb
Pizza Sauce
- 0.5 cup marinara or classic pizza sauce
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1.5 cups low-moisture, part-skim
Pepperoni
- 0.5 cup slices
Mushrooms
- 0.25 cup sliced pre-cooked if fresh
Bell Pepper
- 0.25 cup thinly sliced any color
Olive Oil
- 1 tsp for parchment optional
Parchment Paper
- 1 large sheet
Slow Cooker
- 6 quart oval
Instructions
Instructions
- Line your 6-quart oval slow cooker with parchment paper, allowing overhang to easily remove the pizza; lightly spray the parchment with olive oil if desired.
- Transfer the pizza dough into the slow cooker, pressing and stretching it to fit the shape and creating a slight lip around the edges.
- Spread 1/2 cup of pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Sprinkle 1.5 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Arrange 1/2 cup pepperoni, 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced bell pepper over the cheese.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours (or HIGH for 1-1.5 hours) until the crust is cooked and cheese is bubbly.
- For a crispy crust, carefully transfer the pizza to a baking sheet and broil on high for 2-5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure your slow cooker is large enough to accommodate the pizza dough. For best results, pre-cook fresh mushrooms to prevent excess moisture. Keep a close eye on the pizza during the optional broiling step to avoid burning the crust and toppings.