Save A playful, crowd-pleasing pizza designed to look like a basketball court, complete with fun free throw topping shots. Perfect for sports parties or family nights.
This is a fun recipe that brings sports and food together, perfect for sharing with family and friends during game night.
Ingredients
- Dough: 1 lb (450 g) pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- Sauce: 1/2 cup (120 ml) pizza sauce
- Cheese: 1 1/2 cups (150 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cheese: 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Toppings (for decoration and free throws): 8 slices pepperoni
- Toppings (for decoration and free throws): 1/4 cup (40 g) pitted black olives, sliced
- Toppings (for decoration and free throws): 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- Toppings (for decoration and free throws): 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- Toppings (for decoration and free throws): 2 tbsp (15 g) green onions, thinly sliced
- Toppings (for decoration and free throws): 1 tbsp (10 g) corn kernels (optional, for court lines)
- Flour (for dusting): 2 tbsp (15 g) all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- Prepare Dough:
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle to resemble a basketball court (about 10x14 inches / 25x35 cm). Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or preheated stone.
- Add Sauce:
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch (1 cm) border.
- Add Cheese:
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Create Court Lines:
- Using bell pepper strips, create the court boundaries and center line. Use yellow for outer lines and red for the center circle and key.
- Arrange Toppings:
- Arrange pepperoni slices as basketballs at each end of the court. Place sliced olives and corn kernels to mark free throw circles and three-point lines.
- Add Green Onions:
- Add green onions for additional court markings or grass-like effect on the edges.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Serve:
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and slice into rectangles to serve.
Save Making this pizza always sparks joy as my family gathers around the table to admire and eat our sporty creation together.
Required Tools
Rolling pin, baking sheet or pizza stone, parchment paper, sharp knife or pizza cutter
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat (gluten), Milk (dairy), possible soy (check cheese or sauce labels). Pepperoni may contain pork and preservatives. Always double-check ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 370. Total Fat: 13 g. Carbohydrates: 45 g. Protein: 15 g (per serving).
Save This basketball court pizza is a winning recipe that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
Kitchen Guide
- → How do I create the basketball court design?
Roll out the dough into a rectangle and use sliced bell peppers to outline court lines. Yellow peppers form outer boundaries, red peppers mark the center circle and key. Olives and corn create free throw and three-point line details.
- → Can I substitute the pepperoni for a vegetarian option?
Yes, you can replace pepperoni with vegetarian sausage or omit it altogether, while keeping the olives and peppers for vibrant toppings.
- → What cheese types are best for this dish?
Mozzarella provides meltiness and stretch, while Parmesan adds a sharp, savory flavor that complements the other toppings.
- → How long should I bake the topped dough?
Bake at 475°F (245°C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- → Any tips for easy dough handling?
Dust your surface with flour and roll the dough into a 10x14 inch rectangle for best court shape. Using parchment paper or a preheated pizza stone helps with even baking.