Description
This Hearty Pizza Pie is a deliciously satisfying deep-dish pizza loaded with Italian sausage, pepperoni, fresh vegetables, and melted cheeses. Perfectly baked in a cast-iron skillet or deep-dish pan, it offers a rich, savory experience with a crispy crust and a hearty, flavorful filling. Ideal for a comforting meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 pound pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
Meat and Vegetables
- 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup diced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers
Cheeses and Sauce
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone or cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Other
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing crust)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan or a cast-iron skillet to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Meat and Vegetables: In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage until it is browned and cooked through. Add the chopped onions and green bell peppers and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Add Pepperoni and Sauce: Stir the diced pepperoni and pizza sauce into the cooked meat and vegetable mixture. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie pan or skillet. Press the dough into the pan so that it covers the bottom and sides evenly.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spoon the meat and vegetable mixture evenly into the dough-lined pan. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and then the shredded provolone or cheddar cheese over the top. Evenly distribute the Italian seasoning over the cheese.
- Create the Crust Edge and Brush: Fold any excess dough over the filling edges to form a rustic crust border. Brush the exposed dough edges with olive oil to encourage a golden brown crust.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add mushrooms, olives, or cooked bacon to the filling.
- Serve with warm marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
- This recipe can be adapted with different cheeses according to preference.
- Make sure to drain excess grease from the sausage mixture to prevent a soggy crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
