Dairy-Free Detroit Pan Style Sausage Cheese Pizza

Sink your teeth into this irresistible Dairy-Free Detroit Pan Style Sausage Cheese Pizza, a plant-based twist on the iconic deep-dish classic! Featuring a crisp yet fluffy crust baked to perfection in a pan dusted with cornmeal, this recipe delivers a satisfying crunch and hearty bite. Topped with a rich dairy-free mozzarella, savory dairy-free Italian sausage, and a zesty pizza sauce, every slice is bursting with bold flavors. A sprinkle of dried basil, oregano, and spicy red pepper flakes adds the perfect finishing touch. With straightforward steps and a customizable topping list, this recipe makes it easy to recreate Detroit’s signature pizza style right at home—without the dairy. Perfect for weeknight dinners, gatherings, or indulgent self-care moments, it’s a must-try for pizza lovers everywhere!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1.25 cups Lukewarm water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Dairy-free mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 pound Ground Italian sausage (dairy-free)
• 1 cup Pizza sauce
• 2 tablespoons Cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the lukewarm water and active dry yeast, stirring gently, then let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.

Step 2

Add the olive oil, salt, and 2 cups of all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture, and stir to combine.

Step 3

Gradually add the remaining cup of flour, mixing until a sticky dough forms.

Step 4

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-6 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Grease a bowl with olive oil, place the dough inside, and cover it with a damp towel. Allow it to rise in a warm area for about 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

Step 7

While the oven is heating, prepare the pizza toppings. In a skillet, cook the ground Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 8

Grease a 9x13-inch pan with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with cornmeal. This will give the crust a nice texture and prevent sticking.

Step 9

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and spread it into the prepared pan, pressing it evenly to fit the pan’s shape.

Step 10

Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the dairy-free mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Step 11

Distribute the cooked sausage evenly over the cheese.

Step 12

Sprinkle dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes over the top.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges of the crust are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 14

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1678.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3693.8

Total Fat 179.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 158.8mg	0%
Sodium 8824.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 347.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.7g	0%
Total Sugars 17.3g
Protein 99.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2762.6mg	0%
Iron 29.4mg	0%
Potassium 2749.2mg	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: 47.4%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 40.9%