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Pizza Pot Pies Recipe

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These Pizza Pot Pies are a fun and delicious twist on traditional pizza, featuring individual-sized savory pies filled with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and Italian herbs, all encased in a flaky pizza dough crust and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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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. Prepare Ramekins: Lightly grease 4-6 small ramekins or oven-safe bowls depending on their size to prevent sticking.
  3. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to about 1/8 inch thickness for a thin and crisp crust.
  4. Cut Dough: Cut the dough into circles or squares large enough to fit into the ramekins, ensuring about 1 inch of dough hangs over the edges to fold later.
  5. Form Crust: Gently press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of each ramekin creating a crust base and walls.
  6. Add Sauce: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of marinara or pizza sauce into the bottom of each dough-lined ramekin.
  7. Layer Cheese: Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce layer in each ramekin.
  8. Add Toppings: Place a few slices of pepperoni or your desired toppings such as sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives on top of the cheese.
  9. Season: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, basil, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes evenly over the fillings for added flavor.
  10. Top with Cheese and Seal: Generously top each pot pie with more shredded mozzarella cheese and fold the overhanging dough over the tops to partially cover the filling.
  11. Brush with Olive Oil: Optionally brush the dough tops with olive oil to encourage a golden, glossy finish when baked.
  12. Bake: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  13. Cool and Serve: Allow the pot pies to cool for about 5 minutes so they set slightly before carefully removing from ramekins and serving.

Notes

  • You can customize the toppings based on your preferences or dietary needs.
  • Ensure that the dough hangs over the ramekins enough so it can be folded over the filling to prevent spillage.
  • Brushing with olive oil is optional but enhances crust color and crispness.
  • Letting the pies cool a few minutes before serving helps maintain their shape and makes them easier to handle.
  • Use a baking sheet under the ramekins to catch any drips during baking for easier cleanup.

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