Description
Hearty deep hamburger sausage & pepperoni pie delivers classic comfort with layers of meaty goodness and savory cheese. Melted cheese and rich fillings create a satisfying meal that brings family and friends together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or provolone cheese
Crust and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 box Pillsbury ready-bake pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef and Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking meat into crumbles until completely cooked through, then drain excess fat.
- Heat oven to 425°F, preparing a deep-dish pie pan for the hearty creation.
- Gently unroll first pie crust, draping it carefully into the pan, ensuring complete bottom and side coverage with slight dough overhang.
- Distribute half the mozzarella cheese across the crust base, creating a melty foundation.
- Layer the cooked meat mixture evenly over the cheese, followed by a generous arrangement of pepperoni slices.
- Drizzle pizza sauce uniformly across the meat, sprinkling Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes for enhanced flavor profile.
- Add remaining mozzarella cheese and another layer of pepperoni slices to maximize taste intensity.
- Carefully position second pie crust atop the filled base, crimping edges securely to seal the delectable filling inside.
- Brush top crust with melted butter and dust with garlic powder for a golden, aromatic finish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until crust transforms to rich golden brown and cheese bubbles enticingly.
- Allow pie to rest briefly after removing from oven, then slice and serve this robust, flavor-packed dish.
Notes
- Meat Selection: Choose lean ground beef and sausage to reduce excess grease and keep the pie from becoming too oily.
- Cheese Tip: Use freshly shredded mozzarella instead of pre-packaged for better melting and richer flavor.
- Crust Hack: Blind bake the bottom crust for 5-7 minutes before adding fillings to prevent a soggy bottom and ensure a crispy texture.
- Dietary Modification: Swap meat with plant-based alternatives and use gluten-free pie crusts to create a vegetarian and gluten-free version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 439 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 796 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg