Description
Hearty Chicago-style deep dish pizza delights with its thick, buttery crust and generous layers of cheese and toppings. Savory ingredients meld together, creating a robust meal that satisfies serious pizza enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Proteins:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/3 pound Italian sausage
- 1/3 cup pepperoni, diced
Cheese:
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Sauce and Oil:
- 2/3 cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 425°F, ensuring a hot environment for perfect pizza baking.
- Coat the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan with a thin layer of oil, avoiding the sides to prevent excessive sticking.
- Carefully stretch and press the pizza dough into the pan, creating a thick, even layer that covers the bottom and climbs up the sides.
- Create the first flavor foundation by distributing mozzarella cheese across the entire dough base.
- Layer uncooked Italian sausage over the cheese, followed by a scattering of pepperoni pieces for additional texture and taste.
- Generously spread pizza sauce across the meat and cheese layers, ensuring complete coverage.
- Finish the pizza with a final sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, creating a rich, melty topping.
- Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a deep golden-brown crust that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pizza to rest for a few minutes, helping the layers set and making slicing easier.
- Cut into wedges and serve immediately, enjoying the authentic Chicago-style deep dish experience.
Notes
- Cheese Placement Sprinkle cheese underneath meat to prevent soggy bottom and create a protective barrier for the crust.
- Sausage Technique Use raw sausage directly on cheese, allowing it to cook and release flavor throughout the pizza, creating a richer taste profile.
- Crust Protection Avoid oiling pan sides to help the crust climb and develop a crispy, sturdy texture that’s authentic to Chicago-style pizza.
- Cooking Time Flexibility Check pizza around 25 minutes, as oven temperatures can vary; golden brown crust indicates perfect doneness without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg