Detroit Pan Style Sausage Cheese Pizza

Experience the ultimate comfort food with this **Detroit Pan Style Sausage Cheese Pizza**, a bold and flavorful twist on traditional deep-dish pizza. Featuring a buttery, airy crust baked to golden perfection, this pizza is loaded with savory Italian sausage, a rich homemade tomato sauce, and a delectable gooey blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese. The signature caramelized edges, achieved by spreading cheese all the way to the pan, create a crispy, cheesy bite that will keep you coming back for more. Ideal for a hearty family dinner or a crowd-pleasing party dish, this recipe combines easy-to-follow steps with restaurant-quality results. Perfectly customizable but impossible to resist, this Detroit-style pizza is the ultimate indulgence for any pizza lover!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Lukewarm water
• 2.25 teaspoons Dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 pound Ground Italian sausage
• 4 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1.5 cups Crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Butter

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the dough. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lukewarm water, dry yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until slightly frothy.

Step 2

Add in the salt, olive oil, and flour. Mix until the dough starts to come together. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.

Step 3

Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 4

While the dough is rising, cook the sausage. In a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and set the sausage aside.

Step 5

Prepare the pizza sauce by combining the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld, then set aside to cool.

Step 6

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a well-buttered 9x13-inch baking pan. Use your fingers to press the dough evenly into the pan, ensuring it reaches the edges.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C).

Step 8

Spread the mozzarella cheese across the entire surface of the dough, making sure the cheese makes contact with the edges for that classic caramelized crust.

Step 9

Evenly distribute the browned sausage over the cheese layer.

Step 10

Spoon the prepared sauce over the top, distributing it in three to four lines across the pizza, allowing the cheese to peek through.

Step 11

Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top for additional flavor and color.

Step 12

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are crispy and the cheese is bubbly and golden-brown.

Step 13

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes to set. Carefully run a spatula around the edges to ensure it's free from the pan.

Step 14

Slice the pizza into 12 square slices and serve warm, enjoying the crispy, cheesy edges!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2363.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5835.1

Total Fat 340.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 163.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 951.2mg	0%
Sodium 12815.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 388.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 24.2g
Protein 288.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 5134.8mg	0%
Iron 28.2mg	0%
Potassium 2688.9mg	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: 53.1%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 26.9%