Slow Cooker Pepperoni Pizza Recipes

SLOW-COOKER PIZZA

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Drain noodles. , In a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray, spread a third of the meat sauce. Cover with a third each of the noodles and pepperoni. Sprinkle with a third of the cheeses. Repeat layers twice. Press down to compact., Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through and cheese is melted.

SLOW-COOKER PEPPERONI PIZZA

Steps:

• Spray 6-qt. oval slow cooker with cooking spray. Roll pizza dough into oval shape on lightly floured surface. Place in prepared slow cooker, then press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of slow cooker, stretching dough if necessary to fit.
• Place provolone on bottom of crust, overlapping cheese slices as necessary to fit. Spread pizza sauce evenly over provolone; top with mozzarella and pepperoni. Cover with lid.
• Cook on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until cheese is melted and edge of crust is deep golden brown. Use 2 spatulas to carefully transfer pizza to cutting board before cutting into pieces to serve.

SLOW-COOKER PEPPERONI PIZZA DIP

Steps:

• Mix pizza sauce, pepperoni, onions, bell pepper and olives in 1 1/2-quart slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until mixture is hot.
• Stir in mozzarella cheese and cream cheese until melted. Serve with vegetables for dipping. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

HOT PIZZA DIP

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese and Italian seasoning. Spread in an ungreased 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. , Combine mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; sprinkle half over the cream cheese. Top with the pizza sauce, remaining cheese mixture, green pepper and onion. , Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is almost melted, rotating a half-turn several times. Let stand for 1-2 minutes. Serve with breadsticks or tortilla chips.