Spicy Pepperoni and Mushroom Sheet Pan Pizza

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A quick sheet pan pizza loaded with spicy pepperoni, sautéed mushrooms, and melted mozzarella for an easy weeknight dinner. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs pre-made pizza dough, pepperoni slices, button mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 18 min Serves 3 Italian cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and lightly oil a 12x16-inch sheet pan with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: Press 300g pre-made pizza dough evenly into the sheet pan, creating a 1/2-inch thick crust.
  3. Step 3: Spread 100g pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper over the sauce.
  4. Step 4: Distribute 100g sliced button mushrooms evenly over the sauce, followed by 50g pepperoni slices.
  5. Step 5: Top everything with 150g shredded mozzarella cheese, making sure it's evenly spread.
  6. Step 6: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the crust edges are golden brown.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven, let it cool for 3 minutes, then slice and serve.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Spicy Pepperoni and Mushroom Sheet Pan Pizza take to make?

Total time is about 28 minutes (10 min prep + 18 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Spicy Pepperoni and Mushroom Sheet Pan Pizza?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pre-made pizza dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Pepperoni and Mushroom Sheet Pan Pizza?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Spicy Pepperoni and Mushroom Sheet Pan Pizza for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Spicy Pepperoni and Mushroom Sheet Pan Pizza?

Italian pizza like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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