Chicago-Style Veggie Deep Dish Pizza Recipe - Home Chef (2024)

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with ricotta, spinach, and roasted red peppers

Prep & Cook Time:50-60 min.

Difficulty Level:Expert

Spice Level:Mild

Cook Within:7 days

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Contains:Milk, Wheat, Soy

  • Vegetarian

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Deep dish pizza is a uniquely Chicago institution, and because it's our hometown, we'd be remiss if we didn't share our secret for making one in your own kitchen. Our veggie version is packed with fresh spinach, creamy ricotta cheese, and roasted red peppers baked in an easy-to-make dough. You don't have to visit the City of Broad Shoulders to enjoy some of its authentic fare.

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  • 9oz.Self-Rising Flour
  • 8oz.Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 8fl. oz.Pizza Sauce
  • 6oz.Shredded Mozzarella
  • 5oz.Baby Spinach
  • 4oz.Roasted Red Peppers
  • ⅓cupWhole Milk Ricotta Cheese
  • ¼oz.Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ½tsp.Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1tsp.Dried Oregano
  • 18" Pie Pan

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  • Nutrition(per serving)zPablJqv

  • Calories

    1000
  • Carbohydrates

    111g
  • Net Carbs

    108g
  • Fat

    32g
  • Protein

    59g
  • Sodium

    2600mg
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1Baking Sheet
  • 1Large Pan
  • 1Wire-Mesh Strainer
  • 1Mixing Bowl

Before You Cook

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
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    Prepare Ingredients and Make Filling

    Coat inside of pie pan with cooking spray. Cut roasted red peppers into 1/4" dice. Place a large pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil to hot pan. Add spinach and roasted red peppers. Cook, stirring often, until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from burner and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Allow to cool, place in a wire-mesh strainer or kitchen towel, and squeeze out liquid. Measure out 1/2 cup flour and set aside. Place remaining flour in a mixing bowl with 2 Tbsp. olive oil, all but 2 Tbsp. yogurt, and a pinch of salt.

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    Knead the Dough

    Mix dough until a loose, crumbly ball forms, 1-2 minutes Dough will be shaggy until kneaded. Lightly dust a clean work surface with reserved flour. Turn dough onto dusted surface and knead 5 minutes, folding dough over on itself and pressing down with the heel of your hand. Dough should be slightly sticky. If it feels too wet, add some reserved flour. If it feels too dry and crumbly, add some reserved yogurt.

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    Roll the Dough

    Using a rolling pin or wine bottle, roll dough into a 13” circle about 1/4" thick. Dust underneath dough with more flour as needed to prevent sticking. Carefully lift dough into pie pan and press against sides. Avoid stretching dough. Instead, lift excess dough from sides further down into pan. Trim overhanging dough.

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    Build the Pizza

    Spread ricotta on dough. Top with 1/3 the mozzarella. Chicago deep dish pizzas are "upside-down" and have cheese on bottom and sauce on top. Place an even layer of filling on cheese and add remaining mozzarella. Top with pizza sauce and season with 1/2 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.

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    Bake the Pizza

    Place pizza pan on prepared baking sheet (to catch any drips) and bake until crust is golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes. Cooling allows pizza to better hold together, making it easier to remove from pan.

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    Plate the Dish

    Carefully remove pizza from pan with a spatula. You may have to bend or cut the disposable pan with scissors. Garnish with grated Parmesan, oregano, and red pepper flakes (to taste).

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FAQs

Is there a difference between deep-dish and Chicago style pizza? ›

Chicago style pizza has a deep, dense crust and is cooked in a high-sided pan. It's also known as "deep dish pizza" and takes longer to bake than other pizza types. The crust is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and it's loaded with cheese, sauce, and toppings.

What are the layers of Chicago deep dish pizza? ›

It's All in the Layers!

You start with a layer of mozzarella cheese slices on the bottom not the top! This keeps the crust crisp and allows the cheese to melt and ooze to the max. Top it with crumbled, cooked sausage (or other fillings of your choice) and spread the sauce on top not the bottom!

What makes Chicago style pizza Chicago-style? ›

The most unique and recognizable element of Chicago pizza, deep-dish crust is at least an inch deep, allowing room for extra sauce and toppings. With its even higher crust, stuffed pizza resembles a pot pie or casserole dish more than a New York-style thin-crust pie!

What is the difference between Detroit and Chicago style pizza? ›

A Chicago-style slice is built upon a flaky, thin, deep crust similar to a traditional pie. On the other hand, Detroit-style pizza relies on a thick and fluffy crust reminiscent of focaccia. A Detroit-style crust stands out among other crusts thanks to its airier texture and cheesy, crispy underside.

What is a true Chicago deep dish pizza? ›

Chicago-style pizza usually refers to deep-dish pizza, which is a thick pizza baked in a pan and layered with cheese, fillings like meat and vegetables, and sauce–in that order. The crust is usually two to three inches tall and gets slightly fried due to the oil in the pan.

Why is Chicago deep dish pizza so good? ›

Deep dish crust offers the perfect balance of doughiness and crunchiness. The dough that forms the base is soft and doughy, whereas the crust that forms the end of the pizza is crunchy.

Why Chicago-style pizza is better than New York-style? ›

The Toppings

In contrast, a deep-dish pizza can carry more toppings because its crust is more robust. You typically eat deep-dish pizza with a knife and a fork instead of with your hands. So, each slice comes loaded with various ingredients and is sure to please everyone.

Is deep dish pizza dough different from regular pizza dough? ›

The high fat composition of a deep-dish dough means that the fat can coat a high proportion of the flour particles. Because fat repels moisture, this stops the liquid in the sauce from seeping into the dough. As a result, the crust stays crispy on the bottom, and the sauce stays in the pizza, where we want it to be.

What US city is famous for deep-dish pizza? ›

Chicago, Illinois

What is Pittsburgh style pizza? ›

Pittsburgh style pizza is a little thicker than NY pizza. because it needs to stand up to the amount of toppings. we pile on. We also use a little more sauce and cheese. to keep the perfect ratio.

Why does Chicago style pizza have sauce on top? ›

The reason for this being the dough used for Chicago pizzas takes longer to cook than the dough used for NY pizzas. Consequently, the ingredients for the pizza have to be layered in a very specific way so they don't burn: with the sauce on top.

What is Milwaukee style pizza? ›

Unlike a New York style pizza, this Milwaukee style pie continues to be cut in its signature tavern-cut, square pieces and the crust is unfoldable – it is cracker-thin, 1.25 mm to be exact! The sauce is basic, just enough to cover the crust yet not so thick as to overpower it, and the cheese is a shredded mozzarella.

Do Chicagoans eat deep-dish pizza? ›

Tourists flock to pizza joints like Uno's, Giordano's, and Lou Malnati's for that brick-thick crust. However, if you ask most Chicagoans, deep-dish isn't something we eat regularly here. Don't get us wrong, we love deep-dish but day-to-day Chicagoans often prefer tavern-style or even New York's thin-crust (gasp!)

What is the difference between Chicago pizza and regular pizza? ›

The crust: New York-style pizzas typically have thin, crispy crusts—similar to Neopolitan pizzas, except a bit sturdier. On the other hand, Chicago-style pizzas have thicker crusts that extend from the bottom up the entire height of the pizza. This bowl shape is what earned this style of pizza its deep-dish monicker.

Does Chicago Deep Dish pizza have a top crust? ›

Its deep-dish pizzas feature an extra layer of dough on the top. Ordering Giordano's for delivery can feel a bit like getting a Christmas present. Think of the layer of bright red sauce on top as the wrapping paper, and the ingredients as the surprise inside a box made of dough.

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