Description
Comfort meets creativity in these delightful Pizza Pot Pies, where classic Italian flavors nestle inside golden, flaky pastry crusts. Cheese-laden fillings and savory ingredients promise a delectable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked sausage or pepperoni slices
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (or homemade)
Vegetables:
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure proper cooking temperature.
- Gently roll out the pie dough and slice into circular shapes, making them marginally wider than the ceramic baking vessels.
- Create delectable layers inside each ramekin, starting with a vibrant tomato sauce foundation, followed by a generous sprinkle of melted cheese, and crowned with preferred savory toppings.
- Carefully drape the prepared pie dough circles over each ramekin, meticulously sealing the edges to prevent filling from escaping during baking.
- Enhance the crust’s appearance by delicately brushing its surface with whisked egg, which will promote a lustrous, golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer the prepared ramekins into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the pastry transforms into a rich, amber-toned crust.
- Allow the pot pies to rest momentarily after removing from the oven, permitting the intense heat to settle and making them safe to consume.
- Serve immediately while the filling remains molten and the crust maintains its crisp, flaky texture.
Notes
- Select deep, wide-mouthed ramekins to ensure enough space for layering ingredients and creating a perfect pot pie shape.
- Choose pre-made pie crust for quick preparation, or make homemade crust for a more personalized touch and fresher flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like mozzarella, parmesan, and provolone to enhance the pizza-style taste profile.
- Customize toppings based on dietary preferences – use vegetarian options like bell peppers and mushrooms, or lean proteins like grilled chicken for healthier variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg