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Golden pizza pot pie with melted cheese and tomato sauce inside

Easy Perfect Pizza Pot Pie Recipe | Cheesy & Comforting Dinner Idea

Cheesy, saucy, and irresistibly comforting — this Perfect Pizza Pot Pie Recipe combines all the flavors of your favorite pizza baked into a golden, flaky crust. With layers of gooey mozzarella, savory sauce, and hearty toppings tucked inside, it’s the ultimate twist on classic comfort food.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Comfort Food, Main Dish
Cuisine Deep-Dish Comfort, Italian-American Inspired
Servings 6 servings (individual ramekins or one large dish)
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven-safe ramekins or deep pie dish
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Rolling pin (for crust)
  • Baking sheet (preheated)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups thick marinara or pizza sauce
  • 2 cups low-moisture mozzarella, shredded
  • ½ cup Parmesan, grated
  • 1 cup cooked Italian sausage or pepperoni (drained)
  • 1 cup sautéed mushrooms and peppers (patted dry)
  • ½ cup onions or olives (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of chili flakes
  • Crust of choice: pie crust, puff pastry, or pizza dough
  • Olive oil or egg wash for brushing
  • Coarse salt and herbs for topping

Instructions
 

Prep filling:

  • Sauté garlic and onions in olive oil until fragrant.
    Brown sausage; drain thoroughly. Crisp pepperoni lightly and blot dry.
    Sauté mushrooms and peppers until tender; blot dry.
    Combine with marinara, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Simmer 5–7 minutes.

Layer in dishes:

  • Roll crust slightly larger than dish.
    Drape over filling, crimp edges, and cut vents.
    Brush with olive oil or egg wash; sprinkle salt and herbs.

Bake:

  • Bake at 200°C/400°F for 20–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
    Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Make-ahead: Prepare filling and crust separately; assemble and bake fresh.
  • Storage: Refrigerate baked pies up to 3 days.
  • Reheating: Oven at 175°C/350°F, uncovered, 12–18 minutes.
  • Freezing: Freeze unbaked pies double-wrapped for 2 months; bake from frozen with +10–15 minutes.
  • Common mistakes: Watery sauce, raw veggies, under-seasoning, seam gaps, overbaking.
  • Variations: Meat lovers, veggie supreme, BBQ chicken, white pie, spicy arrabbiata.
  • Pairings: Serve with salad, garlic knots, or roasted broccoli. Drinks: Italian lager or Chianti.
 
Keyword cheesy comfort food, family-friendly bake, game day recipe, inside-out pizza, pizza pot pie