Trader Joes Homemade Pizza Recipe

This crispy, chewy Trader Joes Homemade Pizza Recipe is made with ready-to-use dough, rich tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese and ready in 45 minutes. Watching the cheese bubble and turn golden brown as the crust puffs up in the hot oven is deeply satisfying. I make this every Friday night when I crave takeout but want something fresher.

Restaurant-Quality At Home

I used to struggle with making pizza dough from scratch until I discovered the pre-made dough section at my local store. The secret to getting that perfect pizzeria texture is letting the dough come to room temperature before stretching.

If you try to roll it out while it is still cold, it will snap back and refuse to hold its shape. Giving it time to relax completely changed my homemade pizza nights.

Trader Joes Homemade Pizza Recipe Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz) bag Trader Joe’s Pizza Dough (plain, garlic & herb, or whole wheat)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup Trader Joe’s Pizza Sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup pepperoni slices (optional)
• 1 tbsp cornmeal (for dusting the pan)

How To Make Trader Joes Homemade Pizza Recipe

1. Rest The Dough: Remove the dough from its bag, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat The Oven: Heat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place your pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet inside to get scorching hot.
3. Stretch The Crust: Dust a piece of parchment paper with cornmeal and gently stretch the relaxed dough into a 12-inch circle.
4. Add The Toppings: Brush the crust edges with olive oil, then spread the pizza sauce evenly and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake The Pizza: Carefully transfer the parchment paper with the pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.

Recipe Tips

• Warm the dough: Cold dough is impossible to stretch, so do not skip the 30-minute resting period on the counter.
• Use a hot surface: Preheating a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet gives you that crispy bottom crust everyone loves.
• Do not overload toppings: Adding too much sauce or heavy vegetables will make the center of your pizza soggy.

What To Serve With Homemade Pizza

A simple arugula salad dressed with lemon juice and olive oil cuts through the richness of the cheese perfectly. You can also serve this alongside garlic knots or a classic Caesar salad for a complete Italian-American meal.

How To Store

Keep leftover pizza slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat them in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes to keep the crust crispy, rather than microwaving them.

FAQs

• Can I freeze the raw dough? Yes, you can freeze the store-bought dough in its bag for up to three months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge before using.
• Why is my crust soggy? A soggy crust usually happens if the oven was not hot enough or if you used too much watery sauce and fresh vegetables.
• Do I need a pizza stone? No, an inverted heavy-duty baking sheet works very well if you let it preheat with the oven.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320 kcal
• Total Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sodium: 680mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 38g
• Protein: 14g

Try More Recipes:

• Trader Joes Pizza Crust Recipe
• Trader Joes Gluten Free Pizza Dough Recipe
• Trader Joe’s Flatbread Pizza Recipe

Trader Joes Homemade Pizza Recipe

Recipe by Nate Collins

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

35

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Total time

45

minutes

This crispy, chewy Trader Joes Homemade Pizza Recipe uses store-bought dough, rich sauce, and melted mozzarella for a fast 45-minute dinner. Pre-made ingredients make this a foolproof choice for busy weeknights when you want a classic slice.

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz) bag Trader Joe’s Pizza Dough (plain, garlic & herb, or whole wheat)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 cup Trader Joe’s Pizza Sauce

• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1/4 cup pepperoni slices (optional)

• 1 tbsp cornmeal (for dusting the pan)

Directions

• 1. Rest The Dough: Remove the dough from its bag, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• 2. Preheat The Oven: Heat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place your pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet inside to get scorching hot.
• 3. Stretch The Crust: Dust a piece of parchment paper with cornmeal and gently stretch the relaxed dough into a 12-inch circle.
• 4. Add The Toppings: Brush the crust edges with olive oil, then spread the pizza sauce evenly and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• 5. Bake The Pizza: Carefully transfer the parchment paper with the pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.