Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 pound

Italian Sausage

bulk

1 pound

Ground Beef

1 cup

Bisquick

Original

1 cup

Cold Water

3 cup

Mozzarella Cheese

shredded

1 jar

Pizza Sauce

1 cup

Mushrooms

sliced

1 cup

Green Bell Pepper

chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Step 2
~3 min

Grease a 13x9x2 inch rectangular baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~3 min

Cook Italian sausage and ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until brown.

Step 4
~3 min

Drain excess fat from the meat mixture.

Step 5
~3 min

Set the cooked meat aside.

Step 6
~3 min

In a large bowl, stir together Bisquick and cold water until a dough forms.

Step 7
~3 min

Divide the dough into two parts, one slightly larger than the other.

Step 8
~3 min

On a surface dusted with Bisquick, roll the larger dough portion into a 16x14 inch rectangle.

Step 9
~3 min

Fold the dough crosswise into thirds.

Step 10
~3 min

Place the folded dough in the center of the prepared baking dish and unfold it.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 11
~3 min

Press the dough onto the bottom and up the sides of the dish.

Step 12
~3 min

Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the dough in the dish.

Step 13
~3 min

Top with 3/4 cup of pizza sauce, the cooked meat mixture, sliced mushrooms, and chopped green bell pepper.

Step 14
~3 min

Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese over the toppings.

Step 15
~3 min

Roll the remaining dough portion into a 13x9 inch rectangle.

Step 16
~3 min

Fold the dough crosswise into thirds.

Step 17
~3 min

Place the folded dough on top of the cheese and toppings in the baking dish and unfold it.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 18
~3 min

Press the bottom and top crust edges together to seal.

Step 19
~3 min

Make small slits in the top crust to vent steam.

Step 20
~3 min

Spread the remaining pizza sauce over the top crust.

Step 21
~3 min

Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Step 22
~3 min

Bake uncovered for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges of the crust are golden brown.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture for extra spice.

Use your favorite pizza toppings instead of mushrooms and bell peppers.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
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

Popular comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game day
Pizza night

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Game day
Weekend

Popularity Score

70/100

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