Description
Pizza Pot Pie is a delicious twist on traditional pizza, blending a flaky, buttery crust with savory pizza toppings. This dish features your favorite pizza ingredients like sausage, mozzarella, and pizza sauce, all enclosed in a warm, comforting pie. It’s perfect for family meals, casual get-togethers, or even for a fun twist on pizza night.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1 pound Italian sausage links (casings removed)
1 small onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, diced
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms (or more to taste)
2 (8-ounce) cans pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (8-ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough (like Pillsbury®)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.Cook Sausage and Vegetables
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Add the sliced onion, diced green bell pepper, and mushrooms, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the pizza sauce until well combined.Assemble the Pie
Spread half of the shredded mozzarella cheese into the prepared baking dish to create a cheesy base. Pour the sausage and veggie mixture over the cheese, then top with the remaining mozzarella.Add Crescent Roll Dough
Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough and arrange it over the filling, sealing any gaps.Bake
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and fully cooked.Serve
Let the Pizza Pot Pie cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy the savory, cheesy goodness!
Notes
You can customize this recipe by using different pizza toppings like pepperoni, sausage, or veggies of your choice.
For a vegetarian version, load the pie with mushrooms, spinach, and bell peppers.
You can substitute crescent roll dough with pizza dough or make your own crust for a more traditional take.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One slice (1/4 to 1/6 of the pie)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Pizza Pot Pie, Comfort Food, Pizza, Sausage, Mozzarella, Crescent Roll, Baking, Family Dinner, Pizza Toppings, Easy Dinner Recipe