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Pizza Pot Pies Recipe

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These Pizza Pot Pies are a fun and delicious twist on traditional pizza, featuring a flaky pizza dough crust filled with a savory blend of marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and Italian herbs. Perfect as an individual serving or for sharing, these pot pies combine the best flavors of a classic pizza in a convenient, handheld format.

Ingredients

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Pizza Dough

  • 1 package refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade pizza dough)

Filling

  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce or pizza sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (or your choice of toppings such as sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Finishing

  • Olive oil for brushing (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the refrigerated or homemade pizza dough on a floured surface to fit your pot pie containers or muffin tins.
  2. Assemble Crust Base: Line your pot pie dishes or muffin cups with the dough, pressing it firmly to shape the base and sides, ensuring there are no air pockets.
  3. Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine the marinara or pizza sauce with dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). Add pepperoni slices and shredded mozzarella cheese, mixing gently.
  4. Fill Pot Pies: Spoon the sauce and cheese mixture evenly into each dough-lined dish. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the filling for an extra cheesy top layer.
  5. Top and Seal: Roll out remaining dough to create the top crusts. Place each crust over the filled pies and seal the edges by pinching or crimping. Cut a few small slits on top for steam to escape.
  6. Brush with Olive Oil: Optionally, brush the tops of each pie with olive oil to promote browning and add flavor.
  7. Bake: Place the assembled pot pies on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the pot pies to cool for a few minutes before serving to let the filling set and avoid burns.

Notes

  • You can customize fillings with your favorite pizza toppings such as sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
  • Use a muffin tin for smaller, individual pot pies or ramekins for larger servings.
  • For a crispier crust, prebake the bottom dough shell for 5 minutes before adding the filling.
  • These pot pies can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keywords: Pizza pot pie, individual pot pies, pizza dough recipe, easy pizza, savory pot pies, Italian comfort food

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