Description
A fun twist on pizza, these Pizza Pot Pies combine gooey cheese, savory toppings, and a golden crust baked in ramekins for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for family dinners and meal prep!
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, crumbled (optional)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (or other toppings of choice)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Crust:
- 1 sheet refrigerated or homemade pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
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Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease four 8-ounce ramekins.
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Cook the Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
- Add sausage (if using) and cook until browned.
- Stir in mushrooms, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add pizza sauce and pepperoni, simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
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Assemble the Pot Pies:
- Place shredded mozzarella and Parmesan at the bottom of each ramekin.
- Spoon the pizza filling over the cheese, leaving ½ inch of space at the top.
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Add the Crust:
- Roll out pizza dough and cut circles slightly larger than ramekins.
- Cover each ramekin with dough, sealing the edges.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
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Bake:
- Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
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Serve:
- Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edges and invert each ramekin onto a plate for serving.
Notes
- Vegetarian: Use extra veggies like spinach, olives, and artichokes.
- Meat Lovers: Add bacon, ham, or extra sausage.
- Spicy: Use spicy sausage and add jalapeños.
- Cheese-Stuffed Crust: Fold cheese into the edges before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
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