Dairy-Free Detroit Pan Style Sausage Cheese Pizza
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Dairy-Free Detroit Pan Style Sausage Cheese Pizza—a delicious twist on the classic deep-dish delight! This recipe features a perfectly airy yet crisp crust made from scratch and baked in a well-oiled rectangular pan for those signature caramelized edges. Topped with savory, dairy-free mozzarella cheese, bold ground Italian sausage, and a vibrant pizza sauce, every bite bursts with flavor. A sprinkling of dried oregano, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes adds a final layer of aromatic, pizzeria-quality goodness. Perfect for dairy-sensitive eaters or those seeking plant-based alternatives, this pizza brings the rich, cheesy flavors you love without compromise. Whether you're serving up dinner for the family or hosting game night, this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish is an instant winner that’s ready in just over two hours. Don’t forget the joy of slicing into those golden, crispy edges—Detroit-style perfection at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1.25 cups Lukewarm water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Dairy-free mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 pound Ground Italian sausage (dairy-free)
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons Cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lukewarm water and active dry yeast, stirring gently, then let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
Add the olive oil, salt, and 2 cups of all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture, and stir to combine.
Gradually add the remaining cup of flour, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-6 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Grease a bowl with olive oil, place the dough inside, and cover it with a damp towel. Allow it to rise in a warm area for about 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
While the oven is heating, prepare the pizza toppings. In a skillet, cook the ground Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Grease a 9x13-inch pan with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with cornmeal. This will give the crust a nice texture and prevent sticking.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and spread it into the prepared pan, pressing it evenly to fit the pan’s shape.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the dairy-free mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Distribute the cooked sausage evenly over the cheese.
Sprinkle dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges of the crust are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.2 g | 230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.7 g | 384% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 8825 mg | 384% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 347.4 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 99.3 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2763 mg | 213% | |
| Iron | 29.4 mg | 163% | |
| Potassium | 2749 mg | 58% | |
*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.
