Deep-Dish Chicago-Style Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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A hearty deep-dish pizza loaded with Italian sausage, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese baked in a buttery crust for a true Chicago pizza experience. This American-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pizza dough, Italian sausage, casing removed, pepperoni slices for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb (store-bought or homemade) pizza dough
8 oz Italian sausage, casing removed
1/2 cup pepperoni slices
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
2, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch circle and press into a deep 9-inch round pan, pushing dough up the sides to form a deep crust.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 8 oz Italian sausage (removed from casing) and cook, breaking up with a spoon, for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
Step 4: Layer 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough. Scatter cooked sausage and 1/2 cup pepperoni slices on top.
Step 5: Spread 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes evenly over the toppings, then sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Step 6: Bake for 25-30 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.