Easy Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

Craving a Chicago-style deep dish pizza but short on time? This recipe, passed down from my mother-in-law, delivers incredible flavor and satisfying texture in under an hour! It's surprisingly simple to make, using a convenient baking mix for the crust. Get ready for a cheesy, saucy, meaty masterpiece!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 385.4 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Deep Dish Pizza

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How to Make Easy Deep Dish Pizza

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch lasagna pan.
  3. In a large skillet, cook 1 lb Italian sausage and 1 medium onion (chopped) over medium heat until sausage is browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
  4. Drain off excess grease.
  5. In a large bowl, prepare 1 box (15.25 oz) of your favorite pizza crust baking mix according to package directions, adding water until a moist, workable dough forms.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  7. Carefully pour 24 oz (2 cups) of your favorite spaghetti sauce over the crust.
  8. Top with cooked sausage and onion mixture, 8 oz (1 cup) sliced mushrooms, and 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

53 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

66g

Carbs

4g