Description
Experience the delightful fusion of pizza and pot pie with these individual Pizza Pot Pies. Each bite is a warm, cheesy hug that brings comfort and satisfaction to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- Puff Pastry (store-bought, thawed)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- Mini pepperoni slices
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (low-moisture, part-skim)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 diced onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup colorful bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for extra kick)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare four 10-ounce ramekins by lightly greasing them.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the onion softens. Then add the sliced mushrooms and bell peppers, cooking for another 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour in the marinara or pizza sauce, add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and mini pepperoni slices. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Unroll the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut out four circles using a round cutter or bowl that is about 1/2 inch larger than the ramekins.
- Spoon the hot pizza filling evenly into each ramekin, leaving about a 1/2-inch gap from the rim. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Place one puff pastry circle over each ramekin, pressing the edges to seal. Cut small slits in the center of each pastry lid to allow steam to escape and brush with an egg wash.
- Transfer the ramekins to a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the Pizza Pot Pies cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Customize your pot pies with your favorite pizza toppings. To prevent a soggy bottom, sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella at the bottom of the ramekin before adding the filling.