CHICAGO-STYLE PAN PIZZA

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I developed a love for Chicago's deep-dish pizzas while attending college in the Windy City. This simple recipe relies on frozen bread dough, so I can indulge in the mouthwatering sensation without leaving home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle over dough. Top with mozzarella cheese., In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until onion is tender. Stir in the tomatoes, oregano, salt, fennel seed and garlic powder. , Spoon over mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 25-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein.