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