Best 4 Slow Cooker Deep Dish Pizza Recipes

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When you think of deep-dish pizza, you probably imagine a thick, cheesy slice from a famous pizzeria, but what if you could make one of these delicious dishes in the convenience of your own kitchen? With the help of a slow cooker, you can easily create a scrumptious slow cooker deep-dish pizza that will please the whole family. The secret lies in the combination of a thick layer of dough, a flavorful sauce, and a generous topping of melted cheese. Let's dive into the kitchen and explore how to make a mouthwatering slow cooker deep-dish pizza that will satisfy your cravings for cheesy, comforting goodness.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER DEEP-DISH PIZZA



Slow-Cooker Deep-Dish Pizza image

Delicious, deep dish-style pizza made in the slow cooker? Yes, it's true! Ideal for any time you'd rather keep your oven off, this clever recipe easily can be tailored to suit your topping tastes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb bulk mild Italian sausage
1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Thin Crust Pizza Crust
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1/4 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Spray 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain.
  • Unroll pizza dough; fold in half crosswise. Place pizza dough in slow cooker; press in bottom and 1 inch up sides. Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top with half each of the cooked sausage, bell pepper, onion and cheese. Repeat with remaining sausage, bell pepper, onion and cheese.
  • Place folded, clean dish towel under cover of cooker. This will prevent condensation from dripping down onto pizza. Cover; cook on High heat setting 45 minutes. Carefully remove slow cooker's ceramic insert, leaving cover on, and rotate insert 180°. Continue to cook on High heat setting 30 to 60 minutes or until crust edges are deep golden brown, cheese is melted, and thermometer inserted in center reads 165°F.
  • Loosen edges of pizza with metal spatula or small knife; carefully remove from slow cooker to cutting board. Cut and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1200 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER DEEP-DISH PIZZA RECIPE



Slow-Cooker Deep-Dish Pizza Recipe image

Provided by rhodges8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1
can (11 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated thin pizza crust SAVE $
1/3 1/3
cup pizza sauce
1/4 1/4
lb sausage, cooked, crumbled (3/4 cup)
1/2 1/2
cup sliced pepperoni (2 oz)
1 1
cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • ide Images 1 Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. Unroll pizza dough; fold in half crosswise. Place pizza dough in slow cooker; press in bottom and 1 inch up sides. 2 Spread pizza sauce evenly over pizza dough. Top with half each of the sausage, pepperoni and cheese. Repeat with remaining sausage, pepperoni and cheese. 3 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until crust edges are deep golden brown and cheese is melted. Remove from slow cooker to cutting board. Cut and serve.

SLOW-COOKER DEEP-DISH PIZZA PREP RECIPE



Slow-Cooker Deep-Dish Pizza Prep Recipe image

Provided by rhodges8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 1/2
lb bulk mild Italian sausage
1 1
can (11 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated thin pizza crust
1/2 1/2
cup pizza sauce
1 1/2 1 1/2
cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
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Steps:

  • 1 Spray 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain. 2 Unroll pizza dough; fold in half crosswise. Place pizza dough in slow cooker; press in bottom and 1 inch up sides. Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top with half each of the cooked sausage, bell pepper, onion and cheese. Repeat with remaining sausage, bell pepper, onion and cheese. 3 Place folded, clean dish towel under cover of cooker. This will prevent condensation from dripping down onto pizza. Cover; cook on High heat setting 45 minutes. Carefully remove slow cooker's ceramic insert, leaving cover on, and rotate insert 180°. Continue to cook on High heat setting 30 to 60 minutes or until crust edges are deep golden brown, cheese is melted, and thermometer inserted in center reads 165°F. 4 Loosen edges of pizza with metal spatula or small knife; carefully remove from slow cooker to cutting board. Cut and serve.

SLOW-COOKER DEEP-DISH PIZZA



Slow-Cooker Deep-Dish Pizza image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 1 pizza

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the slow cooker insert
8 ounces prepared pizza dough (if refrigerated, let it rise in an oiled bowl for 2 hours)
8 ounces sliced (not grated) mozzarella cheese
8 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni, preferably sandwich size
1/2 cup store-bought pizza sauce
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
6 fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade
Pinch crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the slow cooker on high for 20 minutes. Spray the insert with nonstick cooking spray.
  • On a clean surface, stretch, roll and form the dough into roughly the same shape as the slow cooker insert. The goal is a nice, thin crust. Place in the cooker and spread out if necessary. Cook on high, UNCOVERED, for 1 hour without toppings.
  • Shingle the mozzarella slices over the dough and up the sides about 1 inch above the crust. Overlap each slice, moving in a clockwise circle until the perimeter is covered. Place 1 more slice to cover the empty spot in the middle, if necessary. Shingle a layer of pepperoni the same way you did the cheese. Follow with a small layer of the pizza sauce. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
  • Cook on high until the cheesy crust is dark and caramelized and the bottom is firm and brown, another hour. Carefully take out of the slow cooker using a spatula. Garnish with the basil and crushed red pepper.

Tips:

  • Use a slow cooker with a removable crock for easy cleanup.
  • Line the crock with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • Use a pre-made pizza crust or make your own.
  • Top the crust with your favorite pizza toppings.
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker deep dish pizza is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a hot and cheesy pizza that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for an easy and delicious meal, give slow cooker deep dish pizza a try. You won't be disappointed!

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