Here’s the Reynolds Kitchens “Semi‑Homemade Pizza” recipe broken down step by step—especially handy for easy prep and hassle‑free cleanup using Reynolds Wrap® foil:
Semi‑Homemade Pizza (Cheese Pizza Style)
Prep & Bake Times:
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Prep: 15 minutes (plus any dough prep, if you’re making your own)
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Bake: 12–15 minutes
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Yield: One 12-inch pizza
Ingredients
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Reynolds Wrap® Everyday Aluminum Foil
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Pizza dough (enough for a 12-inch pizza; homemade or refrigerated)
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Sauce (about 1 cup) — choose from:
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Pizza sauce
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Pesto
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Olive oil with garlic
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Alfredo sauce
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Cheese (about 2 cups) — any of:
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Shredded or fresh mozzarella
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Goat
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Parmesan
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Pepper Jack
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Cheddar
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Gruyère
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Toppings (pick as desired):
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Basil, olives, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, spinach, banana peppers, artichokes, arugula, roasted red peppers
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Meats like ham, sausage, pepperoni, bacon, Canadian bacon, chicken, prosciutto
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Directions
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Prep Oven & Pan
Preheat your oven to 425 °F (≈ 218 °C). Line a 12‑inch pizza pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil—this saves on grease and scrubbing later. -
Shape Dough
Press and stretch the dough with your fingers to fill the foil-lined pan, pinching up the edges to form a crust rim. -
Add Sauce, Toppings & Cheese
Spread your selected sauce evenly over the surface. Layer on toppings of choice, then finish with the cheese. -
Bake
Place in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese bubbles and the crust rim turns nicely browned. -
Serve Hot
Your easy-clean, delicious homemade pizza is ready to enjoy!
Quick Overview Table
| Step | Action |
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| 1⃣ | Preheat oven to 425 °F and line pan with foil |
| 2⃣ | Stretch dough to form a pizza base with elevated rim |
| 3⃣ | Spread sauce, add toppings, then cheese |
| 4⃣ | Bake for 12–15 minutes until bubbly and golden |
| 5⃣ | Serve while hot—cleanup is a breeze |
Why It Works So Well
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No-stick clean-up: Foil saves you from scraping off baked-on cheese or sauce.
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Flexible customizations: Use whatever sauce, cheese, or toppings you like.
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Speedy: Quick to prep and fast to bake—perfect for busy nights.
Other Reynolds‑Inspired Pizza Variations
If you’re curious to explore more:
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California Grilled Pizza — Uses prebaked crusts on foil, topped with mushrooms, onions, artichokes, tomato, basil, and mozzarella, grilled for just 5–7 minutes
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Sausage & Mushroom Mini Pizzas — Individual pizzas with cornmeal, dough, sauce, sausage, mushrooms, cheese; oven or grill methods
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Greek Grilled Pizza — Pre-made dough brushed with olive oil, topped with oregano, lemon zest, peppers, onions, tomatoes, olives, feta, mozzarella; grilled over indirect heat for 15–20 minutes
Let me know if you’d like any of those variations detailed further—or if you’d love a recipe for homemade dough or a creative twist of your own!