Easy Deep-Dish Pizza
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Tbsp. cornmeal
- 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
- 4 cups (16 oz.) Sargento® Fancy Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
- 1-1/2 lb. lean pork sausage
- 3 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) Italian or plum tomatoes, chopped and drained
- 1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1-1/2 tsp. fennel seeds, crushed
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Grease a 14x2-inch deep-dish pizza pan; sprinkle lightly with cornmeal. Roll bread dough to 16-inch circle on lightly floured surface. Press dough into bottom and 1 1/2-inches up sides of pan.
- 2
Sprinkle with 3 cups cheese; crumble sausage over cheese. Top with tomatoes, oregano, fennel, mushrooms, if desired, and remaining cheese.
- 3
Bake in preheated 500°F oven 5 minutes; reduce heat to 400°F and bake an additional 35 minutes or until crust is golden and sausage is cooked through.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 8
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399
Total Fat 25.7g
Saturated Fat 12.2g
Trans Fat 10.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 72g
Sodium 1770g
Carbohydrates 14g
Protein 28g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Vitamin A 51g
Vitamin C 3g
Calcium 378g
Iron 2g
