Description
These Pizza Pot Pies take all the gooey, cheesy goodness of a classic pizza and transform it into a fun, individual-sized dish! Made with a rich tomato sauce, savory toppings, and a golden, flaky crust, they are the perfect comfort food for pizza lovers. Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a unique party dish, these pot pies are a delicious twist on tradition.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage (or ground beef), crumbled
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (optional)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Dough:
- 1 premade pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted (for brushing)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
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Prepare the Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in onions, garlic, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté until softened.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and pizza sauce. Add oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes, then remove from heat.
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Assemble the Pot Pies:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease 4–6 ramekins (depending on size).
- Divide the filling evenly between ramekins.
- Top each with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
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Cover with Dough:
- Roll out pizza dough and cut into circles slightly larger than the ramekins.
- Place the dough over each ramekin, sealing the edges.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
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Bake:
- Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.
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Serve:
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Carefully flip the pot pies onto plates or enjoy straight from the ramekin.
Notes
- Customize the filling with your favorite pizza toppings like olives, spinach, or extra cheese.
- For a vegetarian version, skip the meat and add extra veggies like zucchini or spinach.
- Dough alternative: Use crescent roll dough or puff pastry for a flakier crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pot pie
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg