If you love deep-dish pizza and you love pot pies, then this Deep Dish Pizza Pot Pie is a true love. It is the best of both worlds: a flaky pie crust, gooey cheese, and all of your favorite toppings you could want in a pizza. Perfect for an intimate dinner or to impress guests a little something out of the ordinary.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe?
This Deep Dish Pizza Pot Pie is quite literally the comfort food mashup of our deepest dreams. With a heart-healthy dose of cheese and all the flavors of your favorite pizza, but in savory pie form, you can load it up with classic pepperoni or go full veggie-it’s totally customizable, and once you have a taste, you’ll be begging for more.
Ingredients
Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll need for this pizza pot pie:
Pie crust-store-bought or homemade
Ground sausage or ground beef
Pepperoni or other pizza toppings-like mushrooms, olives, bell peppers
Mozzarella cheese
Pizza sauce
Italian seasoning
Garlic powder
For the complete ingredient list, see below!
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Filling
In a large skillet, brown the sausage, or ground beef, over medium heat until it’s cooked through. Drain the fat, then stir in pizza sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. If adding vegetables, such as bell peppers or mushrooms, add them now. Simmer a few minutes to meld flavors together.
Step 2: Assemble the Pot Pie
Roll out the pie crust to fit the bottom of a pie dish and place in. Fill crust with pizza filling and top with shredded mozzarella cheese and any other desired pizza toppings; pepperoni works well.
Step 3: Add the Top Crust
Cover the pot pie with another layer of pie crust. Seal the edges and cut a few slits in the top to let the steam out. Brush with a bit of olive oil to give it that golden color.
Step 4: Bake the Pie
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the pot pie for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cheese inside is bubbling.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
Let the pie cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with a side salad or some extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Expert Tips and Tricks
Crust tips: For a flaky crust, make sure to chill your pie dough before rolling it out. If you’re using store-bought crust, keep it chilled until you’re ready to assemble.
Topping ideas: You can personalize your pizza pot pie with your favorite toppings, olives, onions, or spinach.
Spicy variation: Add in a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or spicy sausage for some added heat.
Recipe Variations and Possible Substitutions
Meat variations: It would also work with lean ground turkey, chicken, or even leftover rotisserie chicken for a leaner version.
Vegetarian option: Omit the meat and use vegetables such as zucchini, spinach, and bell peppers for a loaded veggie pie.
Cheese options: Replace the mozzarella with provolone, cheddar, or a combination of Italian cheeses for a varied flavor.
Serving and Pairing Suggestions
Serve this pizza pot pie with a fresh salad, garlic bread, or a side of marinara sauce for dipping. It’s a meal for any pizza lover!
Storage and Reheating Tips
Store leftover pizza pot pie in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.
4 FAQs
Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, you can make the pie and refrigerate it before baking it. Just bake it when you’re ready to serve.
Can I use another type of pie crust? Of course, use puff pastry for a flaky, puffed crust or biscuit dough for yet another texture.
Can I freeze pizza pot pie? You can-both before or after baking. Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and then foil.
Can I make this vegetarian? Of course, just use vegetables or a meat substitute like plant-based sausage.
This Deep Dish Pizza Pot Pie is a fun and comforting twist on a classic pizza, which one can make so easily to his or her liking and is just perfect for nights like this. Whether it is your family or your friends, the Pizza Pot Pie gets everyone roaring!
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Deep Dish Pizza Pot Pie
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes (for the pizza pot pie) + 15 minutes (for the pasta)
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta, Pizza, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Description
This Cheesy Taco Cream Cheese Pasta combined with a Deep Dish Pizza Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort meal. The creamy, spicy taco pasta and the cheesy, savory pizza pot pie crust make for a perfect dinner duo. You get the best of both worlds—zesty taco pasta and cheesy pizza goodness—served up in one hearty and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
For the Cheesy Taco Cream Cheese Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini work well)
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy, depending on preference)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or beef broth)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
For the Deep Dish Pizza Pot Pie:
- 1 lb Italian sausage (or a mix of sausage and ground beef)
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- For the Cheesy Taco Cream Cheese Pasta:
- Cook the Pasta:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and mix well. Add the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, and chicken broth. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and everything is combined into a creamy sauce.
- Combine:
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the taco cream cheese mixture. Stir to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- For the Deep Dish Pizza Pot Pie:
- Prepare the Filling:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, cooking until the vegetables are soft.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Assemble the Pot Pie:
- Grease a deep-dish pie pan with olive oil. Roll out the pizza dough and line the pan with it, leaving some dough overhanging.
- Pour the sausage and tomato filling into the crust, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the top.
- Bake:
- Fold the overhanging pizza dough over the filling, crimping the edges to seal the pie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve:
- Let the deep-dish pizza pot pie cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving alongside the cheesy taco cream cheese pasta.
Notes
- For extra veggies, add mushrooms or spinach to the sausage and tomato mixture.
- You can substitute the pizza dough with puff pastry for a flakier crust.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the taco pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of pizza pot pie & 1 serving of taco pasta
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg