Detroit Pan Style Sausage Cheese Pizza
Get ready to elevate your pizza night with the irresistible Detroit Pan Style Sausage Cheese Pizza! This square-shaped pizza is a celebration of bold flavors and indulgent textures, featuring a buttery, crispy crust loaded with gooey layers of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Topped with savory browned Italian sausage and streaks of vibrant homemade tomato sauce, it delivers the perfect balance of cheesy, meaty, and tangy goodness in every bite. The hallmark of this recipe is its signature caramelized cheese crust, achieved by pressing the dough into a buttered pan and baking it at high heat. With its deep layers, golden edges, and delightful mix of buttery richness and meaty spice, this pizza is an ode to Detroit-style perfection. Perfect for gatherings or a comforting weekend treat, it’s bound to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Lukewarm water
- 2.25 teaspoons Dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 pound Ground Italian sausage
- 4 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups Crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
Start by preparing the dough. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lukewarm water, dry yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until slightly frothy.
Add in the salt, olive oil, and flour. Mix until the dough starts to come together. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, cook the sausage. In a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and set the sausage aside.
Prepare the pizza sauce by combining the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld, then set aside to cool.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a well-buttered 9x13-inch baking pan. Use your fingers to press the dough evenly into the pan, ensuring it reaches the edges.
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C).
Spread the mozzarella cheese across the entire surface of the dough, making sure the cheese makes contact with the edges for that classic caramelized crust.
Evenly distribute the browned sausage over the cheese layer.
Spoon the prepared sauce over the top, distributing it in three to four lines across the pizza, allowing the cheese to peek through.
Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top for additional flavor and color.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are crispy and the cheese is bubbly and golden-brown.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes to set. Carefully run a spatula around the edges to ensure it's free from the pan.
Slice the pizza into 12 square slices and serve warm, enjoying the crispy, cheesy edges!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 993 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 422 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 216 mg | 5% | |
*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.
