Best 5 Deep Dish Alfredo Pizza Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of Deep-Dish Alfredo Pizza, a harmonious blend of creamy Alfredo sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and an array of flavorful toppings, all nestled in a crispy, golden-brown crust. This delectable dish will tantalize your taste buds with its rich, indulgent flavors and satisfying texture. Dive into the culinary journey of Deep-Dish Alfredo Pizza, where each bite promises an explosion of cheesy, creamy, and savory sensations. Discover the secrets behind this beloved classic, from selecting the perfect ingredients to mastering the art of layering and baking. Unleash your inner chef and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

**Inside the article, you'll find a collection of carefully curated recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences and skill levels:**

1. **Classic Deep-Dish Alfredo Pizza:** Experience the timeless tradition of Deep-Dish Alfredo Pizza with this classic recipe. Learn how to make a flavorful Alfredo sauce from scratch, ensuring a velvety smooth and creamy texture. Discover the art of creating a golden-brown, crispy crust that serves as the perfect foundation for this culinary masterpiece.

2. **Vegetarian Deep-Dish Alfredo Pizza:** Embark on a delightful journey of flavors with this vegetarian rendition of Deep-Dish Alfredo Pizza. Explore innovative ways to incorporate a variety of fresh vegetables, ensuring a vibrant and nutritious pizza that satisfies both your taste buds and your health-conscious desires.

3. **Gluten-Free Deep-Dish Alfredo Pizza:** Indulge in the deliciousness of Deep-Dish Alfredo Pizza without compromising on dietary restrictions. This gluten-free recipe provides a delectable alternative, using a specially crafted gluten-free crust that maintains the crispy texture and structural integrity of the classic version. Enjoy a guilt-free pizza experience that caters to your dietary needs without sacrificing flavor.

4. **Quick and Easy Deep-Dish Alfredo Pizza:** Time-pressed individuals and culinary enthusiasts alike can rejoice in this quick and easy recipe for Deep-Dish Alfredo Pizza. Discover shortcuts and clever techniques that streamline the preparation process, allowing you to savor this delectable dish in a fraction of the time. Learn how to whip up a simplified Alfredo sauce and utilize store-bought pizza dough for a hassle-free pizza-making experience.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

DEEP DISH PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY



Deep Dish Pizza Recipe by Tasty image

Great news: You don't have to travel to Chicago to eat doughy, cheesy deep dish pizza because now, you can make it right in your kitchen. The most time-consuming part of this recipe is making the dough, but you can prepare it up to a month in advance and freeze it for later. Bake the dough in a deep dish pan covered with homemade tomato sauce, sausage, and cheese until it's golden-brown and bubbling.

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ lb italian sausage
10 slices mozzarella cheese
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 ¼ cups water, warm
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
3 ¼ cups flour
¾ cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
30 oz crushed tomato with basil, 1 can

Steps:

  • For the pizza sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the onion, salt, red pepper flakes, and oregano, and sauté until golden brown.
  • Add the garlic, sugar, and crushed tomatoes, and simmer for roughly 20 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  • For the dough, combine the active dry yeast, sugar, and warm water together and let sit for one minute.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, and salt.
  • Add the yeast mixture and butter into the dry ingredients and stir until dough forms.
  • Bring dough to floured surface and knead until dough forms into a ball.
  • Move dough to large bowl drizzled with olive oil. Coat dough in oil and cover. Let rest for 1 hour.
  • Remove dough and bring onto floured surface.
  • Cut dough in half and begin working dough out, ensuring that it is at least 2 inches (5 cm) wider than your deep dish pan.
  • Double wrap the remaining dough with plastic wrap and place in a resealable freezer bag. Freeze for up to a month.
  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (215°C).
  • Bring your dough into your oiled and floured deep dish pan.
  • Using your hands press dough into sides of your dish making it as even as possible.
  • Lay slices of mozzarella across the dough, covering the entire bottom.
  • Add pieces of uncased italian sausage on top of the mozzarella and top with tomato sauce.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until crust starts to lightly brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with parmesan, cut and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 8 grams

TRUE CHICAGO-STYLE DEEP-DISH PIZZA



True Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
18 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons corn oil, plus additional for oiling the bowl
1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
12 ounces deli sliced part skim mozzarella
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
8 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni
One 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
Grated Parmesan, for topping and garnish

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, yeast and 11 ounces room temperature water (about 80 degrees) in a bowl and let bloom for 15 minutes. Combine flour, salt and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Once yeast has bloomed, add to dry ingredients along with corn oil. Gently combine with a rubber spatula until a rough ball is formed.
  • Knead on low speed with the dough hook for 90 seconds. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl and proof until doubled in size, about 6 hours. Punch down and let dough settle for 15 more minutes.
  • Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
  • Coat bottom and sides of a 12-inch cake pan or traditional Chicago style pizza pan with melted butter. Using your hands, spread out about three-quarters of the dough across the bottom and up the sides of the pan (save the remainder for another use). Cover entire bottom in mozzarella, all the way up to the edge. Cover half with a thin, even layer of raw sausage. Cover the other half with the pepperoni. Top with a couple handfuls of crushed tomatoes. Spread out with hands to the edge. Sprinkle top evenly with grated Parm.
  • Bake, rotating halfway through, until golden around the edge, about 25 minutes. Let rest for about 5 minutes, then either gently lift pizza out of pan or just cut your slice out of the pan like a pie!

CHICAGO DEEP-DISH PIZZA



Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza image

Home cooks will find deep-dish pizza, with its unique buttery cornmeal crust, more forgiving than its New York counterpart. No need to worry about having the hottest oven or too many toppings - just make sure your sauce is very thick and flavorful! I garnished mine with parsley and more Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ⅓ cups warm water
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup melted butter
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons fine salt
½ cup cornmeal
3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons olive oil, or as needed, divided
4 cups pizza sauce, or to taste
4 ounces sliced provolone cheese
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
4 ounces shredded part-skim, low-moisture mozzarella cheese
2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Pour water into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Sprinkle in yeast and let dissolve, about 10 minutes. Add olive oil, melted butter, sugar, salt, cornmeal, and most of the flour. Knead, stopping to scrape down the sides occasionally and adding more flour as needed, until smooth and elastic.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface. Knead in extra flour if needed. Roll into a ball and place in a bowl greased with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. Cover with a plate and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in volume, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, let pizza sauce simmer in a pot over low heat until very thick, 60 to 90 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Poke dough to deflate and turn out onto your work surface. Press and stretch out dough into a round shape 3 to 4 inches larger than a 12-inch cast iron skillet. Brush skillet with 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. Place dough in the skillet; stretch and pull to evenly distribute it over the bottom and sides.
  • Lay provolone cheese over the bottom of the crust. Scatter fresh mozzarella on top. Add Italian sausage and firm mozzarella. Ladle pizza sauce generously on top. Grate Parmesan cheese on top. Fold the edges of the crust in towards the center to seal in the sides. Drizzle crust and center with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until crust sounds hollow and pizza is beautifully browned, about 35 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 1486.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CHEESY ALFREDO DEEP DISH PIZZA



Cheesy Alfredo Deep Dish Pizza image

This isn't a light dish, but it'll fill you up in no time, and it's different compared to your normal pizza with regular tomato sauce. Add chicken, and it's amazing, as well.

Provided by guamswhitest

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup warm water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (1/4 ounce) yeast
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 pint heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons cream cheese
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • In a bowl, mix the water, oil, and yeast. Stir in the flour. Roll into a ball, and transfer to a well-oiled bowl. Allow to rise 1 hour in a warm location, or until doubled in size.
  • Thoroughly grease a deep dish pizza pan. Punch down dough, and transfer to the pan. Cover dough with a cloth, and allow crust to rise 25 minutes, until puffy.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, mix the cream, butter, and cream cheese, stirring constantly, until melted and well-blended. Mix in Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Continue to cook and stir 15 minutes, or until Parmesan is lightly browned. Spread over the pizza crust. Top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until crust is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.2, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 100.1, Sodium 380.5, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 12.9

DEEP-DISH CHICKEN PIZZA



Deep-Dish Chicken Pizza image

I've been making this versatile pizza recipe for my family for decades. It's the only one we make and is also wonderful meatless-with eggplant and zucchini instead of chicken. Hot roll mix makes for a delightful crust! It's a great party pizza. -Edward Smulski, Lyons, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1 large green pepper, cut into strips
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare roll mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, peppers, onion and seasonings in remaining oil until vegetables are tender. Return chicken to the pan., Roll dough into a 17x12-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; build up edges slightly. Spread sauce over dough. Top with chicken mixture and cheeses., Wrap and freeze for up to 2 months or bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until crust and cheeses are lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving., To use frozen pizza: Thaw in the refrigerator. Uncover and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a pre-made pizza crust or make your own using the recipe provided in the article.
  • For the Alfredo sauce, use a high-quality Parmesan cheese and heavy cream. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or Italian seasoning, to taste.
  • When assembling the pizza, layer the ingredients in the following order: pizza crust, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, toppings, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake the pizza in a preheated oven at 450°F for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

With its creamy Alfredo sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and your choice of toppings, this deep-dish Alfredo pizza is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun weekend party. So next time you're craving pizza, give this recipe a try – you won't be disappointed!

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