Description
Hearty Pizza Pie is a delicious deep-dish pizza featuring a golden crust layered with Italian sausage, pepperoni, fresh vegetables, and a blend of mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan cheeses. Baked to bubbly perfection, this classic Italian American main course is perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Meat and Vegetables
- 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage, cooked and drained
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup cooked mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
Cheeses and Seasonings
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a deep dish pie pan or small baking dish with olive oil for a non-stick base.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough and press it firmly into the greased pan, ensuring it covers the bottom and sides evenly to create the pie crust.
- Layer Sauce and Cheese: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Then sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce to form the first cheesy layer.
- Add Toppings: Distribute the cooked Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, diced green bell pepper, and diced onion evenly over the cheese layer. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and garlic powder for added flavor.
- Top with Cheeses: Add the remaining mozzarella cheese and the provolone cheese on top of the toppings, followed by a final sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for a savory finish.
- Bake: Place the assembled pizza pie in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pizza pie from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. This resting time helps the layers set for easier serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the fillings with your favorite ingredients such as olives, cooked bacon, or fresh spinach.
- If the crust begins to brown too quickly during baking, loosely cover the pie with foil in the last few minutes to prevent burning.
- Allowing the pie to rest for about 5 minutes before cutting helps the layers set and enhances slice stability.
