Pizza Pot Pies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 package refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade pizza dough)
• 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)
• Olive oil for brushing (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat and Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the refrigerated or homemade pizza dough on a floured surface to fit your pot pie containers or muffin tins.

2. 2

   Assemble Crust Base: Line your pot pie dishes or muffin cups with the dough, pressing it firmly to shape the base and sides, ensuring there are no air pockets.

3. 3

   Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine the marinara or pizza sauce with dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). Add pepperoni slices and shredded mozzarella cheese, mixing gently.

4. 4

   Fill Pot Pies: Spoon the sauce and cheese mixture evenly into each dough-lined dish. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the filling for an extra cheesy top layer.

5. 5

   Top and Seal: Roll out remaining dough to create the top crusts. Place each crust over the filled pies and seal the edges by pinching or crimping. Cut a few small slits on top for steam to escape.

6. 6

   Brush with Olive Oil: Optionally, brush the tops of each pie with olive oil to promote browning and add flavor.

7. 7

   Bake: Place the assembled pot pies on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve: Allow the pot pies to cool for a few minutes before serving to let the filling set and avoid burns.