Chicago Style Deep Dish Sausage Pizza Real Deep Dish

Get ready to savor the iconic flavors of the Windy City with this authentic Chicago Style Deep Dish Sausage Pizza! Featuring a buttery, flaky crust enhanced with a hint of cornmeal, this homemade deep-dish delight is layered with seasoned Italian sausage, gooey mozzarella cheese, and a robust tomato sauce infused with garlic, oregano, and a touch of red pepper flakes. Baked to golden perfection in a signature deep dish pan, this hearty pizza is crowned with a sprinkling of Parmesan for the ultimate cheesy finish. Whether you’re hosting a pizza night or treating yourself to an indulgent dinner, this recipe brings the true essence of Chicago to your table. Perfect for pizza lovers craving comfort food at its finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:125 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1.25 cups Warm water (110°F)
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 4 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, sugar, and salt.

Step 2

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

Step 3

Mix the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients along with the melted butter and olive oil. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Lightly oil a large bowl and place the dough in it, turning it to coat. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 6

In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease and set aside.

Step 7

Punch down the dough and roll it out to fit a well-oiled 12-inch deep dish pizza pan, ensuring the dough comes up the sides of the pan to form a crust.

Step 8

Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the bottom of the crust.

Step 9

Spread the cooked sausage over the mozzarella cheese.

Step 10

In a medium bowl, mix the crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour this sauce evenly over the sausage layer.

Step 11

Top the pizza with the remaining 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Step 12

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Step 13

Let the pizza cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2559.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5379.5

Total Fat 303.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 136.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.1g
Cholesterol 864.0mg	0%
Sodium 10001.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 412.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.6g	0%
Total Sugars 41.7g
Protein 244.5g	0%

Vitamin D 181.4IU	0%
Calcium 2792.6mg	0%
Iron 35.0mg	0%
Potassium 4035.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.0%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 30.8%