Cheesy Alfredo Deep Dish Pizza
Dive into indulgence with this Cheesy Alfredo Deep Dish Pizza, a luxurious twist on classic comfort food. Featuring a golden, homemade crust that’s thick, buttery, and perfectly crisp, this deep-dish delight is layered with rich, velvety Alfredo sauce infused with Parmesan and garlic for irresistible flavor. Topped with tender diced chicken, smoky crumbled bacon, fresh spinach, and gooey mozzarella cheese, each bite offers a symphony of savory goodness. Perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs and customizable with your favorite toppings, this pizza is baked to bubbly perfection in just 25 minutes. Elevate your pizza night with this hearty, cheesy masterpiece that's guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 packet Active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1.25 cups Warm water
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1.25 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, diced
- 0.5 cup Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup Spinach, fresh
- 1 cup Optional toppings (e.g., mushrooms, onions, bell peppers)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Add olive oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a rough dough forms.
Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 5-7 minutes).
Form the dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, and cover with a damp towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the Alfredo sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
Add the heavy cream to the saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce thickens (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a round deep-dish pizza pan or cast iron skillet with olive oil or non-stick spray.
Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a large circle, slightly larger than your pizza pan. Gently press the dough into the pan, allowing it to come up the sides to create a crust.
Spread a generous layer of the Alfredo sauce over the dough, leaving a small border at the edges.
Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the Alfredo sauce.
Evenly distribute the diced chicken, crumbled bacon, spinach, and any other desired toppings over the cheese layer.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning on top of the toppings.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Let the pizza cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 343.5 g | 440% | |
| Saturated Fat | 172.8 g | 864% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1152 mg | 384% | |
| Sodium | 9784 mg | 425% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 365.2 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 293.1 g | 586% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 3778 mg | 291% | |
| Iron | 30.1 mg | 167% | |
| Potassium | 3867 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
