Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Deep-Dish Pizza Pie recipe! A thick crust loaded with savory meats, cheeses, and veggies, this hearty slice is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup sliced green bell peppers or jalapeños
- Pepperoni slices
Toppings:
- Additional shredded mozzarella
- Extra pepperoni and vegetables for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine all ingredients and knead into a dough. Let it rise.
- Cook the Filling: Brown ground beef/sausage. Add pizza sauce, cheeses, mushrooms, peppers, and pepperoni.
- Assemble: Press dough into a deep-dish pan. Add filling. Top with extra toppings.
- Bake: Bake at a high temperature until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings to suit your preferences.
- You can pre-cook the crust slightly for a crispier base.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg