Description
Indulge in a comforting and satisfying Hearty Pizza Pie that brings together the flavors of a classic deep-dish pizza. This recipe features a golden crust topped with savory Italian sausage, a blend of cheeses, and colorful veggies, all baked to bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Flour for dusting
Toppings:
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan and dust with flour.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough and press it into the pan, allowing the edges to come up the sides.
- Add Sauce: Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- Add Toppings: Layer in cooked sausage, bell pepper, and onion. Sprinkle with cheeses and seasonings.
- Bake: Brush crust edges with olive oil. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Customize with favorite toppings like mushrooms, olives, or pepperoni.
- For crispier crust, preheat the pan before adding dough.
- Recipe works well with whole wheat crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
