Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 pkg

hot roll mix

8 oz

tomato paste

6 oz

tomato paste with Italian seasonings

2 cup

shredded Mozzarella cheese

shredded

1 cup

shredded cheese

shredded

0.5 lb

ground chuck

browned and drained

0.5 lb

Italian sausage

browned and drained

0.5 lb

sliced pepperoni

sliced

0.5 unit

onions

sliced

0.5 unit

green peppers

sliced

0.5 unit

mushrooms

sliced

0.5 cup

olives

sliced

0.5 cup

Parmesan cheese

grated

Step 1
~5 min

Prepare hot roll mix according to package directions to form pizza dough.

Step 2
~5 min

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 3
~5 min

Brown ground chuck and Italian sausage (or pepperoni) in a skillet. Drain excess fat.

Step 4
~5 min

Season hamburger with garlic, salt and pepper to taste before browning.

Step 5
~5 min

Press dough into a greased deep dish pizza pan.

Step 6
~5 min

Spread tomato paste evenly over the dough.

Step 7
~5 min

Top with tomato paste with Italian seasonings.

Step 8
~5 min

Layer half of the shredded Mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.

Step 9
~5 min

Add ground chuck and sausage (or pepperoni) on top of the cheese.

Step 10
~5 min

Sprinkle with sliced onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and olives (or other desired vegetable toppings).

Step 11
~5 min

Add the remaining shredded Mozzarella cheese and the shredded cheese blend (Cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack).

Step 12
~5 min

Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 13
~5 min

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 14
~5 min

Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra spice.

Brush the crust with garlic butter before baking for added flavor.

Use a variety of cheeses for a more complex flavor profile.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caesar salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A popular comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game day
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Game day
Family dinner
Party

Popularity Score

70/100

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