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Quick & Delicious Pizza Pot Pie

Quick & Delicious Pizza Pot Pie

A cheesy, saucy, and hearty pizza-inspired pot pie baked under a golden crust, perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Filling:
  • 1 lb ground beef sausage, or a mix
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced (optional)
  • 3 cups pizza sauce or marinara
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Cheesy Layer:
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded provolone or cheddar
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
For the Crust:
  • 1 can refrigerated crescent dough or biscuit dough
  • 1 tbsp melted butter for brushing
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
Optional Toppings:
  • Pepperoni slices
  • Sliced black olives
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Extra parmesan for garnish

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef and sauté vegetables in an oven-safe skillet.
  2. Stir in pizza sauce, seasonings, and simmer until thickened.
  3. Sprinkle mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan over the filling.
  4. Cover with crescent dough, brush with butter, and season.
  5. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  6. Rest, garnish, and serve warm.