Description
Classic pizza pot pies merge Italian-inspired flavors with comforting pot pie technique. Melted cheese, savory marinara, and crisp pastry crust create a delightful meal that will satisfy hearty appetites.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (or puff pastry)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup cooked sausage or ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C), positioning the rack in the center.
- Coat the interior of ramekins with olive oil, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create delectable layers inside each ramekin, starting with a generous spread of pizza sauce.
- Generously sprinkle cheese over the sauce, covering the entire surface.
- Add preferred pizza toppings across the cheese layer, distributing evenly.
- Roll out pie crust and carefully cut rounds slightly larger than ramekin diameters.
- Drape pie crust rounds over each ramekin, pressing edges to create a tight seal.
- Apply egg wash across the entire surface of each crust for a glossy finish.
- Dust crusts with Italian seasoning, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer ramekins to preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until crusts transform into a rich golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow pot pies to rest for 5 minutes, allowing filling to set.
- Serve warm, carefully removing from ramekins to preserve the beautiful crust.
Notes
- Check ramekin sizes carefully to ensure pie crust covers completely with slight overhang for perfect sealing.
- Customize toppings to match dietary preferences like vegetarian, gluten-free, or low-carb alternatives.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations for unique flavor profiles and melting textures.
- Prepare egg wash by whisking one egg with a splash of water for glossy, golden-brown crust finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg