This Pizza Hut stuffed crust pizza review will answer “is Pizza Hut stuffed crust good?”, plus give calorie info, price, a reheat recipe and more. So, who has stuffed crust pizza? Stuffed crust pizza from Pizza Hut only available at traditional Pizza Hut restaurants. Pizza Hut Express doesn’t offer stuffed crust pizza, as it has a limited menu.
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- 🍕 What is a stuffed crust at Pizza Hut?
- 💰 How much is a stuffed crust Pizza Hut pizza?
- ➕ What is the difference between Pizza Hut pan and stuffed crust?
- ❤️ Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust Recipe
- 🗒️ Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust Calories
- 📏 Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust Nutrition
- FAQ
- 👩🏻🍳 More Pizza Recipes
- 📖 Recipe
- 💬 Comments
🍕 What is a stuffed crust at Pizza Hut?
The Original Stuffed Crust Pizza Hut pizza has mozzarella cheese stuffed into the crust of the pizza dough. Then they top the Pizza Hut cheese stuffed crust with more cheese, marinara sauce, and your favorite pizza toppings. Baking allows the cheese to become warm and melted, creating delicious pizza perfection.
Pizza Hut introduced the Pizza Original stuffed crust pizza in 1995. The cheesy crust Pizza Hut recipe has been imitated by many pizza restaurants, since it is so popular. Taste is subjective, but we really enjoyed the addition of the melted mozzarella cheese stick to plain pizza crust, though it did make the pizza more greasy.
💰 How much is a stuffed crust Pizza Hut pizza?
How much is a Pizza Hut stuffed crust pizza? The Pizza Hut stuffed crust price varies by Pizza Hut location. At the Pizza Hut near me, a large Pizza Hut stuffed crust pepperoni pizza costs $20.84.
Stuffed crust pizzas are a premium option that costs $3 more per pizza. The Pizza Hut supreme stuffed crust pizza price is $24.49. The Pizza Hut cheese pizza with a cheese-filled crust costs $18.69.
That said you can often find a good Pizza Hut stuffed crust special to save money. At the time of writing, the large pepperoni stuffed crust Pizza Hut pizza was on sale for $16.99 at my local Pizza Hut. I didn’t even need a Pizza Hut stuffed crust coupon to take advantage of this deal.
You can get the Pizza Hut cheese crust option for most of the large pizzas on the Pizza Hut menu. These are 8-slice pizzas that are about 14 inches in diameter (35.6 cm). Pizza Hut stuffed crust isn’t available for medium, extra large, or personal pan pizzas.
➕ What is the difference between Pizza Hut pan and stuffed crust?
Is Pizza Hut stuffed crust a pan pizza? No, unlike the stuffed crust pizza, the Pizza Hut original pan pizza crust is not stuffed with cheese. The pan pizza is Pizza Hut’s most popular crust option; it’s thick and fluffy inside, with a crispy outside.
Pizza Hut’s hand-tossed pizza crust is a most traditional pizza crust. It is thinner than Pizza Hut pan pizza.
❤️ Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust Recipe
How to make stuffed crust pizza like Pizza Hut? It’s easy to make your own Pizza Hut stuffed crust pizza copycat by simply stuffing a homemade pizza crust with string cheese before baking.
I recommend using a homemade pizza dough made with flour and a little less yeast than usual. Pizza dough from the store may not work as well, as it may rise too much around the cheese while baking.
🗒️ Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust Calories
Here are the Pizza Hut stuffed crust calories per slice for various types of pizza:
- Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza: 310 calories per slice
- Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza: 340 calories per slice
- Meat Lover’s Stuffed Crust Pizza: 420 calories per slice
- Stuffed Crust Supreme Pizza: 350 calories per slice
- Pepperoni Lover’s Stuffed Crust Pizza: 390 calories per slice
- Hawaiian Chicken Stuffed Crust Pizza: 310 calories per slice
- Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Crust Pizza: 310 calories per slice
- Veggie Lover’s Stuffed Crust Pizza: 300 calories per slice
- Super Supreme Stuffed Crust Pizza: 420 calories per slice
Information is correct at the time of writing, may vary by location, and is subject to change. These numbers are from Nutritionix, and I noticed they vary slightly from the Pizza Hut app.
📏 Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust Nutrition
You can find up-to-date Pizza Hut nutrition information for the Pizza Hut menu at Nutritionix. In addition to nutrition info, they provide allergy information and ingredients listings. Here is the current nutrition information for some popular Pizza Hut stuffed crust pizzas (per slice):
| Nutrient | Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza | Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 | 310 |
| Total Fat (g) | 15 | 12 |
| Saturated Fat (g) | 7 | 7 |
| Sodium (mg) | 730 | 660 |
| Total Carb (g) | 35 | 35 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 3 |
| Net Carbs (g) | 33 | 32 |
| Sugar (g) | 2 | 3 |
| Protein (g) | 15 | 15 |
FAQ
Aside from the Pizza Hut cheesy crust, you can also get a Papa John’s stuffed crust pizza and a Little Caesars stuffed crust pizza. U.S. Domino’s Pizza has no stuffed crust pizza, just stuffed cheesy bread.
You can still find Pizza Hut cheese stuffed crust sold at traditional Pizza Hut restaurants, not Pizza Hut Express. In 2022, a Pizza Hut pineapple stuffed crust was promoted on social media as an April Fool’s Day joke (source). Pizza Hut did offer a hot dog stuffed crust pizza, but it was discontinued.
Yes, Pizza Hut uses discs of frozen pizza dough to make stuffed crust pizzas. They add the cheese sticks to the dough in-house before baking (source). However, some Pizza Huts may use fresh dough, so ask at the Pizza Hut location in your area for the most accurate answer.
According to vrg.org, Pizza Hut stuffed crust in the US may technically be vegetarian as they use microbial enzymes in their mozzarella. That said, they do not use a dedicated space to make vegetarian pizzas, so cross contact with animal products may occur. Pizza Hut UK offers vegan stuffed crust pizza, but these are not available in the United States.
The best way to reheat stuffed crust pizza, IMVHO, is with an air fryer. Heat Pizza Hut stuffed crust pizza for 3-4 minutes at 400F (200C) to get melty cheese again. Get other tips on reheating leftover stuffed crust pizza in the printable recipe card below!
👩🏻🍳 More Pizza Recipes
Here are some other recipes for pizza you may enjoy:
- Totinos Pizza Rolls (Air Fryer)
- Frozen Mini Pizzas in Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Frozen Pizza Recipe
- Spelt Flour Pizza Dough Recipe
- Chickpea Pizza Crust Recipe
You may also want to try this Pizza Hut cookie dough for dessert!
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📖 Recipe
Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust Pizza (Original Cheese Stuffed Crust)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 serving Pizza Hut stuffed crust pizza
- Parmesan cheese or other pizza toppings optional, for serving
Instructions
- Air fryer: Reheat stuffed crust pizza in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes at at 400℉ (200℃). Use the top rack if you have an air fryer oven, and there's no need to preheat the air fryer.
- Oven: Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃). Place stuffed crust pizza on a baking sheet on a rack ⅓ down from the top of the oven. Heat for 8-10 minutes, adding cooking time if needed.
- Microwave: We do not recommend reheating stuffed crust pizza in the microwave, as the crust won't crisp up. If you'd like to try this anyway, reheat on high for 1 minute.
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The Disclaimer…
All recipes on this website may or may not be appropriate for you, depending on your medical needs and personal preferences. Consult with a registered dietitian or your physician if you need help determining the dietary pattern that may be best for you. The nutrition information is an estimate provided as a courtesy. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use. Calorie information on food labels may be wildly inaccurate, so please don't sweat the numbers too much. For more information on how the three recipe levels may help with a weight management goal, refer to my overnight oats no sugar post. Let's get cooking! Nutrition information is one slice of pepperoni Pizza Hut stuffed crust pizza. Nutrition info will vary by toppings and your portion size.Nutrition
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