Description
Chicago-style pizza pot pies combine deep-dish comfort with playful culinary innovation. Hearty layers of cheese, meats, and vegetables nestle inside crispy pastry shells, promising a delightful meal you’ll savor with enthusiasm.
Ingredients
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Pizza Toppings and Fillings:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked sausage or pepperoni
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Dough:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (or puff pastry sheets)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously coat individual ramekins with cooking spray or butter.
- Spread a generous layer of marinara sauce across the bottom of each ramekin, creating a flavorful base.
- Strategically arrange your preferred pizza toppings like sausage, pepperoni, or vegetables evenly throughout the ramekin.
- Liberally sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the toppings, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully trim the biscuit dough or puff pastry to perfectly cover the ramekin’s diameter, then gently drape over the filled ramekins.
- Firmly press the pastry edges against the ramekin sides to create a tight seal, preventing filling from leaking.
- Delicately brush the pastry surface with olive oil for a golden sheen.
- Dust the pastry with garlic powder and Italian seasoning to enhance the flavor profile.
- Place ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust transforms into a puffy, golden-brown masterpiece.
- Remove from oven and allow the pot pies to rest for 5 minutes, allowing the filling to stabilize before serving.
Notes
- Create mini personalized pizzas by using individual ramekins for a fun, customizable dining experience.
- Experiment with different protein and vegetable combinations to match dietary preferences or clean out your refrigerator.
- Swap traditional wheat-based dough with gluten-free biscuit or pastry options for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding fresh herbs like basil or oregano directly into the marinara sauce layer before topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg