Deep-Dish Pizza Pie

 

*Makes one 9-inch pie*

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 box Pillsbury Ready-to-Bake Pie Crust (2 rolled crusts)

• 3 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)

Filling:

• ½ lb ground beef

• ½ lb Italian sausage (optional)

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup shredded cheddar or provolone cheese

• 1½ cups pizza sauce or marinara

• 1 cup pepperoni slices, divided

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp garlic powder (+ extra for butter topping)

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions:

. Prepare the Filling:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and Italian sausage until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Assemble the Pie:

• Roll out one pie crust to fit a deep-dish pie pan or 9-inch skillet, pressing it into the bottom and up the sides.

• Layer in this order:

  1. ½ the mozzarella cheese

  2. Cooked meat mixture

  3. ½ the pepperoni slices

  4. Pizza sauce (spread evenly)

  5. Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes

  6. Remaining mozzarella + cheddar/provolone

  7. Rest of the pepperoni

• Top with the second pie crust, crimping edges to seal. Cut a few small slits in the top for venting.

• Brush with melted butter and sprinkle lightly with garlic powder.

3. Bake & Serve:

• Bake for 20–25 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

• Let cool 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Enjoy your cheesy, meaty pizza pie! 

Key Improvements:

 Clearer ingredient grouping (Crust vs. Filling)
 Simplified layering steps (numbered for easy following)
 Added visual cues (bold text for key actions)
 More engaging finish (emojis, warmer tone)

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