Ridiculously Easy Chicago Style Pizza Pie
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Ridiculously Easy Chicago Style Pizza Pie, a deep-dish delight that brings the taste of Chicago right to your kitchen! Featuring a buttery, cornmeal-infused crust that's both tender and sturdy, this pizza pie is layered to perfection with melty mozzarella, savory Italian sausage, crispy pepperoni, and a rich crushed tomato topping seasoned with oregano, basil, and garlic powder. Topped with a golden, bubbly layer of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, this recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep time, making it approachable for weeknight dinners. Bake it to perfection in a cast-iron skillet or deep-dish pan, and savor every cheesy, sauce-filled bite. Perfect for pizza night, this homemade deep-dish pizza will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 0.5 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 28-ounce can canned crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix until a cohesive dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment.
Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet or deep-dish pizza pan with olive oil.
Roll out the dough into a circle large enough to cover the bottom and sides of the pan. Press the dough into the pan, making sure it reaches up the edges.
Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the bottom of the dough.
Add the cooked Italian sausage and sliced pepperoni on top of the cheese for the next layer.
Spread the canned crushed tomatoes evenly over the meat layer. Sprinkle the oregano, basil, and garlic powder over the tomatoes.
Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and the grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let the pizza rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Slice into wedges and enjoy a warm, cheesy slice of Chicago-style pizza pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 276.0 g | 354% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.0 g | 535% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 588 mg | 196% | |
| Sodium | 10467 mg | 455% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 352.3 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.6 g | ||
| Protein | 205.3 g | 411% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3217 mg | 247% | |
| Iron | 28.8 mg | 160% | |
| Potassium | 4113 mg | 88% | |
*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.
