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Upside Down Pizza Pot Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes (including simmering) + 12-20 minutes baking
  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Yield: 5 individual pot pies
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

This Upside Down Pizza Pot Pie is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, combining all your favorite pizza toppings baked inside an individual pot pie crust. A perfect blend of gooey mozzarella, savory Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, and vegetables all simmered in rich pizza sauce and baked to golden perfection. Ideal for a comforting meal that’s both fun and easy to serve.

Ingredients

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Pizza Dough

  • 13.8 ounces tube refrigerated pizza dough

Pizza Sauce and Toppings

  • 14 oz jar pizza sauce
  • 25 slices of pepperoni
  • 1 lb Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup crumbled bacon
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 2.25 oz can black olives, drained
  • 1 cup mushrooms, diced

Cheese

  • 16 oz block mozzarella cheese, freshly sliced and grated

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare dough: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Divide the pizza dough into portions large enough to cover your pot pie dishes. Roll out each portion on a floured surface and use a ramekin bowl to cut out circles matching the size of your dishes.
  2. Prepare dishes: Grease individual oven-safe pot pie dishes or ramekins with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
  3. Cook toppings: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine all pizza toppings including pepperoni, Italian sausage, bacon, green pepper, onion, black olives, mushrooms, and pizza sauce. Simmer for about 15 minutes to meld flavors and warm ingredients.
  4. Layer cheese base: Place sliced mozzarella and sprinkle grated mozzarella on the bottom and sides of each prepared dish, ensuring full coverage for a melty cheesy foundation.
  5. Add topping mixture: Spoon the warmed pizza topping mixture over the cheese layer inside the pot pie dishes.
  6. Seal with dough: Cover each pot pie with the rolled-out dough circles, pressing the edges down to seal the filling securely inside.
  7. Add final touches: Sprinkle the dough tops with dried oregano and brush melted butter evenly over the surface to enhance browning and flavor.
  8. Bake: Place pot pies on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling bubbles.
  9. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the pot pies to cool for a few minutes to set and make handling easier.
  10. Serve: To serve, invert the pot pie by placing a plate on top of the dish and flipping it over. Remove the ramekin so the upside-down pizza pie sits beautifully on the plate, ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • Use a well-greased baking dish or ramekin to make unmolding easier.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences or dietary needs.
  • Ensure the fillings are simmered well to prevent soggy crust.
  • Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven and dish size.
  • This recipe is perfect for individual servings and impresses at dinner parties or family meals.

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