Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Description: Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this irresistible Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza recipe. With a thick, buttery crust and layers of savory toppings, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering or cozy night in.
Recipe Category: < 60 Minutes
Keywords: Oven
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Olive oil |
| 1 | Green peppers |
| 1 1/2 | Onions |
| 1 1/2 | Garlic clove |
| 1 | Dried oregano |
| 2 1/2 | Salt |
| 2 | Crushed tomatoes |
| 1/4 | Monterey jack cheese |
| 1 1/2 | Provolone cheese |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 242.1
- Fat Content: 15.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9g
- Cholesterol Content: 38.8mg
- Sodium Content: 615.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 14.1g
- Fiber Content: 3.1g
- Sugar Content: 6.9g
- Protein Content: 14.6g
Recipe Yield: 1 pizza
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough: Start by preparing 2 deep-dish pizza doughs according to your favorite recipe, ensuring they’re ready to go when needed, and set them aside.
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Saute the Vegetables: In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the green peppers, onions, and garlic, and sauté them for about 5 minutes until they’re tender and fragrant.
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Add the Flavor: To the skillet, add the dried oregano and salt, along with any other desired herbs or seasonings, then continue to sauté for an additional 3 minutes to enhance the flavors.
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Cool the Mixture: Once the vegetables are tender, remove the skillet from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly. This step ensures that the toppings are at the perfect temperature for assembly.
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Preheat the Oven: While the vegetable mixture is cooling, preheat your oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit (245 degrees Celsius), ensuring it’s nice and hot for baking the pizzas.
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Assemble the Pizzas: Take each prepared pizza crust and spread half of the crushed tomatoes over each one, ensuring an even layer of sauce. Then, top each pizza with half of the sautéed vegetable mixture, spreading it evenly across the surface.
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Layer on the Cheeses: Sprinkle the Monterey jack cheese and provolone cheese evenly over both pizzas, ensuring that each bite is filled with gooey, melty goodness.
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Bake to Perfection: Place the assembled pizzas in the preheated oven and bake them at 475 degrees Fahrenheit (245 degrees Celsius) for 15 minutes, allowing the crust to become golden brown and the cheeses to melt and bubble.
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Final Touch: After the initial baking time, reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) and continue baking the pizzas for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the crust to crisp up to perfection.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the pizzas are baked to golden perfection, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before cutting them into slices and serving them hot and fresh. Whether you’re enjoying a slice for dinner or sharing it with friends at a gathering, this Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza is sure to impress with its deliciously satisfying flavors and hearty layers of toppings. 🍕
