Host a Pizza Party/Deep Dish Pizza

Published on by carol lou

I am known for my last minute pop-up dinners.  Frequently, I decide one or two days prior to host a spur of the moment dinner.  This time, I decided the theme would be a pizza party.  I made the various pizzas, friends brought salad, appetizers, and wine.  Such an easy party and a great Friday night way to kick-back and look forward to the weekend.  This time, I made a large cheese stuffed pizza and a large margherita pizza.  I always make my crust from scratch, but many stores sell fresh pizza dough that you can always use.  I would shy away from any dough in the refrigerated section that is in a can with an expiration  date that says it is good for weeks – too many additives in that dough for me!   

Notice I used the cans from the tomatoes as vases for the flowers

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Stuffed Pizza

Ingredients

  • DOUGH
  • 1 pkg dry yeast
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 1/2 - 3 cups flour
  • MEAT SAUCE
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cuip chopped onion
  • 1 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 15 oz. can chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • CHEESE FILLING
  • 1 pound ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup minced Italian parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • TOPPING
  • 1/2 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Dough - Dissolve yeast in the water in a large bowl.  Add sugar, salt and oil.  Mix well. Gradually add the flour to form a stiff dough.  Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.  Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.


    Meat Sauce - Brown sausage in a large skillet with onion and garlic.  Drain.  Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes - cool.


    Cheese Filling - Combine all ingredients and mix well.


    Roll out half of the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle.  Place in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish, easing dough gently to fit up the sides.  Spread the dough with the cheese filling.  Roll out the remaining dough and fit over cheese filling.  Cover with the meat sauce.  Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.  Sprinkle with the Topping ingredients and bake an additional 15 minutes or until golden.

2 thoughts on “Host a Pizza Party/Deep Dish Pizza”

  1. Sharon Michel
    February 20, 2018

    5 stars
    I was a very lucky guest at this pizza extravaganza and can attest that the stuffed pizza was superb as were the other two pizzas!! I will definitely try making this myself. Excellent!

    • carol lou
      February 20, 2018

      Thanks for the note, Sharon

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