SAUSAGE DEEP DISH PIZZA

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This hearty pizza pie is sure to become a staple in your house. Frozen bread dough is pressed into a springform pan to make an easy crust, then spread with the sauce and topped with sausage, green pepper and cheese.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
2 teaspoons cornmeal
1-3/4 cups pizza sauce
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Green pepper rings

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll and stretch dough into a 10-in. circle. Cover with plastic wrap; let rest for 10 minutes. Roll and stretch the dough into a 12-in. circle. Grease a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; sprinkle with cornmeal. Press dough onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of prepared skillet. , Spread with pizza sauce; top with sausage, 1 cup cheese, oregano and green pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until crust is golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1007mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.