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Pizza Pot Pie Recipe

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This Pizza Pot Pie recipe transforms the classic pizza into an individual savory pot pie with layers of gooey cheese, rich pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings, all enclosed in a golden homemade pizza dough crust. Baked in oven-safe ramekins, these personal pies are perfect for fun, customizable meals that combine the comfort of pizza with the creativity of pot pies.

Ingredients

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Pizza Pot Pie

  • 1 large crust pizza dough (see dough recipe below)
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 8 slices mozzarella cheese, not fresh, cut in halves
  • 4 slices Provolone cheese
  • Additional pizza toppings as desired (e.g., cooked Italian sausage, pepperoni, vegetables)

Pizza Dough

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons sugar (white or brown), divided
  • 1 1/4 cups water, heated to 115°F (46°C)
  • 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive oil)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the pot pies.
  2. Prepare Ramekins: Spray four 10-ounce oven-safe ramekins inside and on the outside sides with baking spray to prevent sticking. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet for easy handling.
  3. Layer Cheese: Place slices of mozzarella cheese into each ramekin, arranging the short ends of each piece centered in the bottom of the ramekin to cover the surface evenly.
  4. Add Pizza Sauce: Spoon 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce over the mozzarella cheese in each ramekin to add moisture and flavor.
  5. Add Toppings: Add any desired pizza toppings such as cooked Italian sausage, vegetables, or pepperoni. Be careful not to overfill the ramekins to allow the dough to fit properly.
  6. Add Extra Sauce: Optionally, add an additional 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce over the toppings for extra sauciness.
  7. Top with Provolone: Place one slice of Provolone cheese atop each ramekin filling to create a melty cheese layer.
  8. Prepare Dough: Divide the pizza dough into four equal pieces. Stretch each piece into a circle that is 1 to 1 1/2 inches larger than the top diameter of the ramekin to ensure full coverage.
  9. Seal Pot Pies: Place each dough circle on top of the filled ramekins and gently press the dough around the edges to seal it.
  10. Bake: Place the baking sheet with ramekins into the preheated oven. Bake at 400°F for 15–25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and fully cooked.
  11. Invert to Serve: Remove ramekins from the oven and carefully invert each onto a serving plate. If necessary, run a knife around the dough edges to loosen the crust before removing the ramekin using tongs.
  12. Enjoy: Serve your delicious pizza pot pies warm and enjoy the cheesy, saucy filling with a perfectly crisp crust.
  13. Make the Dough (Optional): To make the dough, combine yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and warm water in a small bowl and let it foam (about 5-10 minutes). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and remaining teaspoon sugar. Once yeast is foamy, add oil and mix with flour mixture until dough is smooth and elastic (using stand mixer dough hook or by hand kneading). Let dough rise at least one hour before using. This dough can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Use a yeast-based pizza dough for best texture and flavor.
  • Ensure ramekins are oven-safe, such as Pyrex, to handle baking temperatures.
  • If using raw meats like Italian sausage, cook and cool the meat before adding to the ramekins to prevent undercooking.
  • Making homemade dough adds about 60 minutes to prep time due to rising.
  • The nutritional information provided corresponds to the cheese-only version; nutrition will vary with different toppings.

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