Pin 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 recipe quickly became a favorite at family game nights, turning pizza time into a fun activity for all ages.
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.
Pin This pizza always brings the family together as everyone enjoys customizing and sharing the fun design.
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 (per serving)
Calories 370 Total Fat 13 g Carbohydrates 45 g Protein 15 g
Pin Enjoy your basketball court pizza freshly baked and hot for a fun and delicious game night treat.
Recipe FAQ
- → How can I shape the dough to resemble a basketball court?
Roll the dough into a 10x14 inch rectangle and use sliced bell peppers to create boundary lines and court markings.
- → What toppings mimic basketball court features?
Thin strips of red and yellow bell peppers outline the court, while black olives and corn kernels mark free throw and three-point lines.
- → Can I substitute pepperoni with other proteins?
Yes, cooked sausage or chicken can replace or complement the pepperoni for varied flavors.
- → What’s the best way to bake this styled pizza evenly?
Preheat the oven to 475°F and bake on a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- → Are there vegetarian or vegan options for this dish?
Use vegetarian or dairy-free cheese alternatives and omit meat toppings to keep it plant-based.
- → How do the green onions enhance the pizza’s appearance?
Green onions add a fresh, grass-like effect along the edges, mimicking court sidelines.