Deep-Dish Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza with Three Cheese Blend

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

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A hearty deep-dish pizza loaded with spicy pepperoni, earthy mushrooms, and a rich blend of mozzarella, Parmesan, and cheddar cheeses. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 130 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, warm water (110°F/43°C) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 calories and feeds 4, 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: 100 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 700 cal/serving

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Ingredients

300 g all-purpose flour
3 g active dry yeast
180 ml warm water (110°F/43°C)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
150 g tomato sauce
100 g sliced pepperoni
80 g sliced mushrooms
100 g mozzarella cheese shredded
30 g Parmesan cheese grated
50 g sharp cheddar cheese shredded

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix 300 g all-purpose flour, 3 g active dry yeast, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 180 ml warm water (110°F/43°C). Knead for 10 minutes until soft and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1.5 hours until doubled.
Step 2: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9-inch deep-dish pan with olive oil.
Step 3: Press the risen dough into the pan, pushing it up the sides to form a thick crust.
Step 4: Spread 150 g tomato sauce evenly over the dough base.
Step 5: Layer 100 g sliced pepperoni and 80 g sliced mushrooms evenly over the sauce.
Step 6: Combine 100 g shredded mozzarella, 30 g grated Parmesan, and 50 g shredded sharp cheddar, then sprinkle the cheese blend evenly on top.
Step 7: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and browned in spots.
Step 8: Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.