Description
Comfort meets creativity in these irresistible pizza pot pies, a delightful twist on classic Italian flavors. Hearty ingredients nestle beneath a golden, crispy crust, promising a memorable meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked sausage or pepperoni slices
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
Seasoning and Dough:
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare individual ramekins with a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a foundational layer of pizza sauce across the bottom of each ramekin, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor.
- Strategically arrange selected protein and vegetable toppings like crumbled sausage, diced bell peppers, and sliced olives over the sauce layer.
- Generously distribute shredded mozzarella cheese across the toppings, creating a rich and melty surface.
- Sprinkle dried oregano over the cheese to enhance the pizza-inspired flavor profile.
- Carefully drape biscuit dough over each ramekin, meticulously crimping and sealing the edges to create a complete enclosed top.
- Transfer the prepared ramekins to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a golden-brown transformation of the biscuit crust.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pot pies to rest for 3-5 minutes, letting the intense heat settle and making them safer to consume.
- Serve warm, allowing diners to break through the flaky crust and discover the savory ingredients beneath.
Notes
- Customize toppings by mixing different meats, vegetables, or vegetarian alternatives like mushrooms or plant-based sausage for varied flavor profiles.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free biscuit dough or puff pastry to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Layer ingredients strategically with sauce first, then toppings, and cheese on top to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor distribution.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by patting wet ingredients like bell peppers dry before adding them to the ramekin to reduce excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg