Chicago Style Deep-Dish Pizza Recipe

Name: Chicago Style Deep-Dish Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb mild Italian sausage; 1 red bell peppers or 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 thinly sliced onion; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons pepperoni, thinly sliced and cut into strips; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated pizza dough; 1/2 cup pizza sauce; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 lb mild Italian sausage
1 red bell peppers or 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 thinly sliced onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons pepperoni, thinly sliced and cut into strips
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated pizza dough
1/2 cup pizza sauce
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Remove skins from sausage and cook in heavy skillet, crumbling as you cook.
3
Remove sausage to plate covered with paper towel to drain.
4
Remove fat from skillet.
5
Saute sweet pepper and onion in olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
7
Add pepperoni, basil, oregano and black pepper; cook another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Unroll pizza dough and place in well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
9
You may need to stretch slightly so dough comes up about 1 inch on the sides.
10
Spread dough with 2 tablespoons of the pizza sauce.
11
Spread half the vegetable filling evenly over and top with half of the sausage.
12
Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and dot with 3 tablespoons sauce.
13
Top with half of the mozzarella cheese.
14
Repeat layering again.
15
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.

285

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb mild Italian sausage, 1 red bell peppers or 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips, 1 thinly sliced onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicago Style Deep-Dish Pizza falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicago Style Deep-Dish Pizza

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