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Costco Pizza Calories Guide + Homemade Healthy Recipe (Cheese & Pepperoni)

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This homemade Costco-style pizza recipe captures the iconic flavor of the food court favorite with fewer calories, better macros, and customizable options for healthier eating without sacrificing taste.

Ingredients

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  • 3½ cupsall-purpose flour (or bread flour)
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 1 tbspsugar
  • 2¼ tspactive dry yeast (1packet)
  • 1¼ cupswarm water (105–110°F)
  • 1 cuptomato puree
  • 1 tbsptomato paste
  • 1 tspgarlic powder
  • ½ tsponion powder
  • 1 tsporegano
  • Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2½ cupsshredded low-moisture mozzarella
  • ¼ cupgrated parmesan (optional)
  • Pepperoni slices (optional)
  • Olive oil (for brushing crust)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy (5–10 minutes).
  2. Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead by hand or with a stand mixer for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  4. In a saucepan, mix tomato puree, tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and optional seasonings. Simmer for 25–30 minutes. Let cool.
  5. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the dough into an 18-inch circle.
  6. Transfer dough to parchment paper or a peel. Spread sauce evenly, leaving a 1-inch border.
  7. Add mozzarella and parmesan. Top with pepperoni if desired. Brush crust edges with olive oil.
  8. Bake for 12–14 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling. Optionally broil for 1–2 minutes for extra browning.
  9. Let the pizza cool for 3–5 minutes before slicing into 8 servings.

Notes

Use whole wheat flour to increase fiber and lower calories.
Try turkey pepperoni or go meatless to reduce fat.
Refrigerate dough overnight for a chewier crust.
Blot oil from pepperoni to lower fat and calories.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.delicetreats.com/costco-pizza-calories-guide/