Deep Hamburger Sausage & Pepperoni Pie
Ingredients:
•I box Pillsbury ready bake pie crust( comes with 2 rolled pie crust)
• For the Filling:
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage (optional)
• 1 cup pepperoni slices
• 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce or marinara
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or provolone cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
3 tablespoons of melted butter ( to brush on top crust)
Instructions:
2. Prepare the Filling:
• Cook the ground beef and Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
3. Assemble the Pizza Pie:
• Roll out the dough to fit a deep-dish pie pan or a deep skillet.
• Layer the bottom with half of the mozzarella cheese.
• Add a layer of cooked ground beef, Italian sausage, and pepperoni.
• Pour the pizza sauce evenly over the meat and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
• Top with the remaining cheese and another layer of pepperoni slices. Top with remaining crust brush with melted butter and garlic powder.
4. Bake the Pizza Pie:
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!