A classic Chicago-style deep dish pizza made easy using premade dough. Loaded with mozzarella cheese, savory tomato sauce, and your choice of toppings, this hearty pizza is perfect for a satisfying meal.
1 pound premade pizza dough
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup sliced green bell pepper
1 cup sliced onions
1 cup cooked and crumbled Italian sausage (beef or turkey)
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Lightly grease a 9-inch deep dish pizza pan or a round cake pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Roll out the premade pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
Press the dough into the prepared pan, pushing it up the sides to create a thick crust.
Brush the dough crust with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Layer half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough.
Spread the cooked and crumbled Italian sausage evenly over the cheese.
Add the sliced mushrooms, green bell pepper, and onions evenly on top of the sausage.
Sprinkle the dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables and meat.
Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the toppings to cover them completely.
Top with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the pizza.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.