Lunch Lady School Cafeteria Pizza
For many of us, a rectangle of school cafeteria pizza is how we were first introduced to pizza! We couldn’t wait for Pizza Day. Now look at where pizza has gone… no limits. Join me and take a stroll down “happy memories” lane with this one, made with a few shortcuts for a quick nostalgic school night supper.
Ingredients
- ½ lb. each ground Italian sausage and ground beef or pork
- salt and pepper
- 2 1# pkgs. pizza dough usually found in deli case
- olive oil
- 3 tablespoons cornmeal
- 24 oz. jar favorite pasta sauce
- 3 cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
- Cook and crumble the ground meats. Drain and season with salt and pepper.
When ready to cook pizza:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Brush half-sheet pan (18”x13”) lightly with oil and dust with cornmeal.
- Using fingertips, spread the dough thinly onto the pan. Brush crust with oil and prick all over with a fork. Bake 10-12 minutes. Check for air bubbles and poke down if needed.
- Spread partially baked crust to edges with sauce. Scatter to edges with crumbled meat, then top with cheese.
- Continue baking for about 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cut into 8 rectangle pieces and enjoy!
Notes
Notes: Although not typically added to school pizza, I added 1 cup each diced onion and bell peppers when cooking the meat. Add additional toppings your family enjoys or make as is!
Tips:
Cook the meat in advance. Refrigerate or freeze until ready to make pizza!
Leftover slices can be wrapped and frozen for enjoying later. Thaw and heat in oven or toaster oven.
Cook the meat in advance. Refrigerate or freeze until ready to make pizza!
Leftover slices can be wrapped and frozen for enjoying later. Thaw and heat in oven or toaster oven.