Name: Pizza Pot Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American-Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 tsp dry oregano; 3/4 lb Italian sausage; 250g cream cheese; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 red onion, diced; 1/2 cup sweet bell pepper, diced; 18 slices pepperoni; 2 tbsps sliced black olives; Pie dough for 2 crust 9″ pie; 1 egg and 1 tsp water for egg wash; 9″ cast iron pan

Description

Discover the ultimate comfort food with our Pizza Pot Pie recipe! This unique twist combines the cheesy, meaty goodness of pizza with the heartiness of a pot pie. Perfect for pizza lovers looking for something new, this dish is packed with mozzarella, Italian sausage, cream cheese, and a medley of vegetables, all encased in a flaky pie crust. Ideal for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite.

Ingredients

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tsp dry oregano

3/4 lb Italian sausage

250g cream cheese

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 red onion, diced

1/2 cup sweet bell pepper, diced

18 slices pepperoni

2 tbsps sliced black olives

Pie dough for 2 crust 9″ pie

1 egg and 1 tsp water for egg wash

9” cast iron pan

Instructions

In a large mixer bowl, blend the cream cheese, mozzarella (reserve 2 tbsp mozzarella for later), and oregano. Set aside.
Cut the sausage into pieces. Brown in a skillet until almost completely cooked, breaking it up as it cooks. Add the onions, sweet pepper, and black olives. Cook for 1-2 minutes then remove from heat.
Combine the meat mixture with the cheese mixture and fold in the tomatoes.
Roll out half the pastry on a floured surface and place it in a 9″ cast iron pan. Add the filling, then top with half the pepperoni slices.
Roll out the top crust, place it over the filling, and pinch the edges to seal. Make a few slits for steam to escape. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle some oregano.
Arrange the rest of the pepperoni slices on top, ensuring not to cover the slits. Sprinkle the reserved mozzarella.
Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For a spicier kick, consider adding a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.

Ensure the pie crust edges are well sealed to prevent filling from leaking.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American-Italian

Keywords: Pizza Pot Pie, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Italian Sausage, Mozzarella Cheese, Baked Pie, Pizza Recipe, Unique Pizza Dish