Mohamed Shili This delicious deep-dish pizza, inspired by Bobby Flay, is a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for any pizza lover. With a crispy crust, gooey cheese, and a customizable mix of roasted veggies, it’s easy to make using everyday ingredients. Whether for a weekend treat or a cozy dinner, this recipe guarantees cheesy perfection in every bite!
Recipe Ingredients:
- 1/2 batch pizza dough recipe
- 3/4 – 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup mixed veggies of choice (such as cherry tomatoes, eggplant, onion, green pepper, mushroom)
- Olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese (or dairy-free mozzarella)
- Italian seasonings (dried basil, oregano, thyme, red pepper, etc. // optional)
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil
How To Make Deep Dish Pizza?
- Prepare the dough and sauce: Prepare a half batch of pizza dough and your pizza sauce if making them from scratch.
- Roast the veggies: Preheat the oven to broil (low/medium setting) or 230°C/450°F for roasting. Toss 150 g / 1 cup of mixed veggies with olive oil, spread them on a baking tray, and broil for 4–6 minutes (tossing once). Alternatively, roast at 230°C/450°F for 10–12 minutes on a parchment-lined tray. Remove and set aside.
- Preheat the oven for baking: Set the oven to 230°C/450°F.
- Prepare the skillet or baking dish: Coat a 25 cm / 10-inch cast iron skillet or round baking dish with olive oil, then rub the inside with a garlic clove for extra flavor. (For a 30 cm / 12-inch skillet, stretch the dough slightly more and increase toppings proportionally.)
- Shape the dough: Press the dough into the skillet, spreading it evenly across the base and up the sides about 2.5–4 cm / 1–1.5 inches. Let it rest for a few minutes.
- Assemble the pizza: Start with a layer of 50 g / ½ cup mozzarella cheese.Add the roasted veggies evenly on top.Spread 180–240 ml / ¾–1 cup of pizza sauce over the veggies.Finish with the remaining mozzarella, Italian seasonings, and a sprinkling of parmesan.
- Bake the pizza: Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- Rest and serve: Let the pizza cool for 5–10 minutes, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips:
- Use a well-seasoned skillet or dish: A cast iron skillet works best for deep-dish pizza as it gives the crust a golden, crispy edge. If your skillet isn’t seasoned, coat it generously with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Let the dough rest in the pan: After shaping the dough in the skillet, let it rest for a few minutes. This helps it stretch evenly and makes the crust fluffier when baked.
- Roast the veggies first: Always roast or sauté the veggies before adding them to the pizza. This removes excess moisture and prevents a soggy crust.
- Layer cheese first, then sauce: For the perfect deep-dish structure, place half the mozzarella on the crust before adding veggies and sauce. This keeps the crust crispy and the toppings flavorful.
- Bake at the right temperature: Ensure your oven is fully preheated to 230°C/450°F. A hot oven is key to a crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: First, let the leftover deep-dish pizza cool to room temperature. Then, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2–3 days to keep it fresh.
- Freeze: Once the pizza has cooled to room temperature, wrap individual slices in plastic wrap or foil, then store them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 1 month. To thaw, place the slices in the refrigerator overnight.
- Reheat: Place a slice on a microwave-safe plate, cover it with a damp paper towel, and heat on medium power for 1–2 minutes to prevent the crust from becoming rubbery.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of a 12-inch pizza)
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Total Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Potassium: 250 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 40 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugars: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
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Bobby Flay Deep Dish Pizza
Description
This delicious deep-dish pizza, inspired by Bobby Flay, is a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for any pizza lover. With a crispy crust, gooey cheese, and a customizable mix of roasted veggies, it’s easy to make using everyday ingredients. Whether for a weekend treat or a cozy dinner, this recipe guarantees cheesy perfection in every bite!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the dough and sauce: Prepare a half batch of pizza dough and your pizza sauce if making them from scratch.
- Roast the veggies: Preheat the oven to broil (low/medium setting) or 230°C/450°F for roasting. Toss 150 g / 1 cup of mixed veggies with olive oil, spread them on a baking tray, and broil for 4–6 minutes (tossing once). Alternatively, roast at 230°C/450°F for 10–12 minutes on a parchment-lined tray. Remove and set aside.
- Preheat the oven for baking: Set the oven to 230°C/450°F.
- Prepare the skillet or baking dish: Coat a 25 cm / 10-inch cast iron skillet or round baking dish with olive oil, then rub the inside with a garlic clove for extra flavor. (For a 30 cm / 12-inch skillet, stretch the dough slightly more and increase toppings proportionally.)
- Shape the dough: Press the dough into the skillet, spreading it evenly across the base and up the sides about 2.5–4 cm / 1–1.5 inches. Let it rest for a few minutes.
- Assemble the pizza: Start with a layer of 50 g / ½ cup mozzarella cheese.Add the roasted veggies evenly on top.Spread 180–240 ml / ¾–1 cup of pizza sauce over the veggies.Finish with the remaining mozzarella, Italian seasonings, and a sprinkling of parmesan.
- Bake the pizza: Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- Rest and serve: Let the pizza cool for 5–10 minutes, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a well-seasoned skillet or dish: A cast iron skillet works best for deep-dish pizza as it gives the crust a golden, crispy edge. If your skillet isn’t seasoned, coat it generously with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Let the dough rest in the pan: After shaping the dough in the skillet, let it rest for a few minutes. This helps it stretch evenly and makes the crust fluffier when baked.
- Roast the veggies first: Always roast or sauté the veggies before adding them to the pizza. This removes excess moisture and prevents a soggy crust.
- Layer cheese first, then sauce: For the perfect deep-dish structure, place half the mozzarella on the crust before adding veggies and sauce. This keeps the crust crispy and the toppings flavorful.
- Bake at the right temperature: Ensure your oven is fully preheated to 230°C/450°F. A hot oven is key to a crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese.
Bobby Flay Deep Dish Pizza