Quick Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza
70% authentic · American
A simplified take on Chicago deep-dish, using pre-made dough and a quicker sauce to achieve a similar satisfying experience with less time and effort.
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Ingredients
- Pre-made pizza dough1 lb
- Butter, melted3 tablespoons
- Low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded12 oz
- Pepperoni slices4 oz
- Jarred marinara sauce1.5 cups
- Dried oregano1 teaspoon
- Salt1/4 teaspoon
- Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch deep-dish pizza pan or cast-iron skillet with melted butter.
- 2
Press the pre-made pizza dough into the prepared pan, pushing it up the sides to form a crust. Brush the inside of the crust with remaining melted butter.
- 3
Layer the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the bottom of the crust.
- 4
Arrange the pepperoni slices over the cheese.
- 5
Spoon the marinara sauce evenly over the toppings. Sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
- 7
Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
