Deep Meat Cheese (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 -
About 450 g pre-made pie crusts (2 rounds)
→ Cheeses
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200 g mozzarella, shredded
03 -
100 g cheddar or provolone, shredded
→ Meats
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225 g Italian sausage, take out the casings
05 -
225 g ground beef
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100 g pepperoni, sliced
→ Sauce
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350 ml pizza or marinara sauce
→ Seasonings
08 -
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs mix
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Half a teaspoon garlic powder, plus extra if you want to sprinkle on top
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Half a teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, skip if you don't want heat
→ Topping
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45 ml butter, melted
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Brown the sausage and ground beef together in a pan over medium heat until all the pink is gone. Get rid of the extra fat and let the meat cool down a few minutes.
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Crank your oven up to 220°C or 425°F so it's hot and ready.
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Take one of your pie crusts and roll it out so it fits snuggly in your deep pie dish or a big skillet. Sprinkle half your shredded mozzarella right onto the bottom.
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Toss the browned meats and half the pepperoni over the mozzarella layer so it covers the bottom crust.
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Pour the sauce evenly over everything in the dish. Then, dust it with the Italian herbs, garlic powder, and those red pepper bits if you're using them.
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Scatter on the rest of your mozzarella and all the cheddar or provolone cheese. Lay out the leftover pepperoni slices on top.
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Take your second pie crust and lay it over everything to close it up. Pinch the edges nice and tight. Brush on that melted butter, and if you want, shake a little garlic powder over the top.
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Slide it into the hot oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. Start checking at 18 minutes. You'll know it's ready when the top is golden and you see bubbly cheese peeking out at the edges or through some cracks.
# Additional Tips:
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If you want more flavor and a crispier base, spread a little cheese right on the crust before filling it. Let the pie chill out for about 10 minutes before you cut it, so it doesn't fall apart.