In 1995, Pizza Hut launched its iconic stuffed crust pizza, which quickly became a favorite of kids everywhere. I know that, personally, it was the thing I begged my mom for every Friday night throughout my childhood. Although the pizza chain stood alone in its offering for years, other companies eventually followed suit. Papa John's released a stuffed crust nationwide in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Little Caesars launched its version of the product in 2021 and reintroduced an upgraded version to its menu a few years later. Now, Domino's is joining the other big players in pizza with a stuffed crust of its own.

Domino's version of a stuffed crust is marketed to be filled with delectable Parmesan goodness, with a crust sprinkled in Parmesan and garlic seasoning. And what better way to determine how well the chain did than to compare it to the original? Luckily, I got the chance to do just that. Here are my thoughts on Domino's and Pizza Hut's stuffed crust showdown.

I placed my Domino's order online and picked it up in the store because there was no delivery to my home. Upon opening the box, Domino's Parmesan Stuffed Crust didn't look very appetizing at first glance. The coloring was darker than I expected, making it look as though it was overcooked. That being said, I could immediately tell there was ample Parmesan seasoning on the outside of the crust and there was a generous amount of curled pepperoni — albeit looking like it was sloppily thrown on top with zero consideration for aesthetics. This could be an issue if you're a visual eater, like me. However, there wasn't a ton of grease sitting atop the pizza, nor were there pools of it sitting inside the box — which was promising. Thankfully, this carried through to the taste test, where the grease remained less than I expected from a pepperoni pizza.