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.
I remember making this pizza for my family game night and everyone loved the creative presentation and flavors.
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, 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Toppings (for decoration and free throws): 8 slices pepperoni, 1/4 cup (40 g) pitted black olives sliced, 1/2 red bell pepper sliced into thin strips, 1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced into thin strips, 2 tbsp (15 g) green onions thinly sliced, 1 tbsp (10 g) corn kernels (optional for court lines)
- Flour (for dusting): 2 tbsp (15 g) all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- Step 2:
- 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.
- Step 3:
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch (1 cm) border.
- Step 4:
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Step 5:
- Using bell pepper strips, create the court boundaries and center line. Use yellow for outer lines and red for the center circle and key.
- Step 6:
- 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.
- Step 7:
- Add green onions for additional court markings or grass-like effect on the edges.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 12 15 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Step 9:
- Remove from oven let cool slightly and slice into rectangles to serve.
Save My kids love gathering around this pizza during sports night it brings a lot of joy and laughter.
Notes
Serve with ranch or garlic dipping sauce for extra flavor. Try using dairy-free cheese for a vegan option.
Required Tools
Rolling pin, baking sheet or pizza stone, parchment paper, sharp knife or pizza cutter.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), milk (dairy) and possible soy. Pepperoni may contain pork and preservatives. Always double-check ingredient labels for allergens.
Save This basketball court pizza is sure to be a slam dunk at your next gathering with its fun design and delicious flavors.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I shape the dough like a basketball court?
Roll the dough into a stiff rectangle about 10x14 inches to mimic a court, then transfer it carefully onto a parchment-lined sheet or stone for baking.
- → What toppings create the court lines and markings?
Use thin strips of red and yellow bell peppers for boundaries and center lines, sliced black olives and corn kernels for free throw circles and three-point lines, and green onions for added detail.
- → Can I prepare this ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the dough and toppings in advance. Assemble just before baking to keep the crust crisp and colors vibrant.
- → Are there vegetarian options for this dish?
Use vegetarian or dairy-free cheeses and omit pepperoni for a plant-based version that still captures the playful presentation.
- → What is the ideal baking temperature and time?
Bake in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese bubbles.