Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsThe CraftCade - Pizza, Arcade, & BarMcallister (cheese) - 12" Thin Crust Recipe

Mcallister (cheese) - 12" Thin Crust Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

The quintessential NY-Style Cheese Pizza!

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Ingredients

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Pizza Ingredients

Method

Pizza Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a crispy crust.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Dough

    Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to create a 12-inch thin crust. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Add Sauce

    Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.

  4. 4

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the grated Parmesan cheese.

  5. 5

    Season the Pizza

    Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle salt, dried oregano, and dried basil. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

  6. 6

    Bake the Pizza

    Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.

  7. 7

    Slice and Serve

    Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice it into wedges, and serve hot.

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