Pizza pot pie
Pizza pot pie is a rich, cheesy, upside-down twist on traditional pizza baked in a bowl and inverted for a dramatic, delicious presentation. It’s endlessly customizable, comforting, and ideal for cozy dinners or impressing guests with a fun, flavorful meal.
- 2 store-bought pizza crusts Pillsbury or fresh-made can be used
- 3 tablespoons of oil or butter
- 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided
- 1 pound of ground Italian sausage cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup of thinly sliced mushrooms
- 10 slices of chopped pepperoni
- Fresh basil leaves
- Fresh spinach
- Fresh mozzarella slices optional
- 1 lb. sliced mozzarella cheese
- Additional pizza toppings as desired
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease four large (5-inch) ramekins or cake pans generously with oil or butter, ensuring to coat the rims and at least 1 inch down the outside.
Divide the dough into four equal portions and roll each portion into a circle about 6 inches in diameter. Set them aside.
Layer the inside of each ramekin with slices of mozzarella cheese (don’t hold back on the cheese!), followed by the browned Italian sausage, sliced mushrooms, and Canadian bacon (or other desired toppings).
In a bowl, mix together the pizza sauce, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Pour this mixture over the fillings in each ramekin.
Cover each ramekin with a piece of pizza dough, stretching it to fully cover the top. Press the edges to seal the dough to the outer rim of the ramekin.
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crusts turn golden brown. Once baked, remove from the oven and immediately flip each ramekin onto a plate for serving. Remove the ramekins, then garnish the pot pies with the remaining Italian seasoning and fresh basil before serving.