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Pizza Pot Pies: The Ultimate Comfort Food Mash-Up Recipe

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These Pizza Pot Pies are a fun and delicious comfort food mash-up that combines crispy pizza crust with gooey cheese and your favorite toppings baked in individual ramekins. Perfect for a cozy meal or a party appetizer, these pot pies offer the best of pizza in a cute, portable form.

Ingredients

Pizza Dough

  • 1 package refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade pizza dough)

Filling

  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce or pizza sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (or your choice of toppings such as sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Finishing

  • Olive oil for brushing (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pot pies.
  2. Grease Ramekins: Lightly grease 4 to 6 small ramekins or oven-safe bowls, ensuring the dough won't stick during baking.
  3. Roll Out Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness to create a thin crust base.
  4. Cut Dough: Cut the dough into circles or squares large enough to fit into the ramekins with about 1 inch of dough hanging over the edges for sealing.
  5. Form Crusts: Gently press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of each ramekin to shape a crust that will hold the filling.
  6. Add Sauce: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of marinara or pizza sauce into the bottom of each dough-lined ramekin.
  7. Add Cheese: Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce in each pot pie.
  8. Layer Toppings: Add a few slices of pepperoni or your preferred toppings such as sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives on top of the cheese.
  9. Season Filling: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes evenly over the filling for enhanced flavor.
  10. Top and Seal: Add more shredded mozzarella cheese on top, then fold the overhanging dough over the filling to partially cover it, creating a pot pie effect.
  11. Brush with Olive Oil: Optionally brush the tops of the dough with olive oil to achieve a golden, crispy finish during baking.
  12. Bake: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the dough is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  13. Cool and Serve: Let the Pizza Pot Pies cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set. Serve hot with extra marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the pepperoni and add more vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
  • If using homemade dough, ensure it is chilled before rolling out to make handling easier.
  • Brush the tops with olive oil or an egg wash for a shiny and golden crust.
  • Adjust cooking time slightly if your ramekins are larger or smaller to ensure the dough cooks through.
  • Leftover pot pies can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
  • Feel free to experiment with different cheese blends like provolone or cheddar for varied flavors.

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