If you are a pizza connoisseur, you know that not all pizza is created equally.
There are so many different varieties of pizza, many of which can be associated with a certain region of the country.
New York-style is thin and foldable. Detroit-style has a thick crust and is rectangular. And then there's Chicago-style, a deep dish pizza with hearty toppings and a thinner crust.
This pizza is reminiscent of the Chicago variety, but with a little shortcut that helps save on prep time.
The shortcut? Crescent rolls!
Yep, you read that right. Crescent rolls are pressed into the bottom of a cast iron skillet to make this delish deep dish pizza.
Now, if you're like me, you may be skeptical of the crescent roll's ability to form a crust that is strong enough to support this serious pie.
I'm here to tell you that not only do crescent rolls work as a pizza crust, but they are also an amazing compliment to the hearty pizza toppings.
You are going to love this twist on a classic Chicago-style pizza!
HOW TO MAKE PIZZA WITH CRESCENT ROLLS
Crescent roll deep dish pizza is made by pressing crescent roll dough into the bottom of a greased cast iron skillet. The dough is baked for five minutes and then filled with pizza toppings before heading back into the oven to finish baking. See below for detailed recipe instructions.WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE A CAST IRON SKILLET?
For this particular recipe, I highly recommend using a cast iron skillet. A cast iron skillet has the high sides necessary to make a deep dish pie and is naturally non-stick. If you prepare this pizza in a baking dish or other oven-safe skillet, results may vary.
WHY IS THERE NO CHEESE ON CHICAGO-STYLE PIZZA?
Actually, there is cheese on a Chicago style pie, it's just not on top like you may be used to. The toppings on a Chicago style pizza are layered in a deep dish crust with the cheese on the bottom and the tomatoes on top. Give it a shot, I think you'll love it!HOW DO YOU EAT CHICAGO STYLE DEEP DISH PIZZA?
Hearty, deep dish, Chicago-style pizza is a fork and knife kind of meal. You can use your hands, but the thick toppings lend themselves to using utensils.
MORE YUMMY CRESCENT ROLL RECIPES
Looking for more ways to incorporate crescent rolls into your recipes? Try one of these popular crescent roll recipes from the archives:
If you try this recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below. Enjoy!
Crescent Roll Deep Dish Pizza
This Crescent Roll Deep Dish Pizza is a fun twist on a classic Chicago-style pie. The crescent rolls make a delicious and easy shortcut crust for this tasty deep dish pizza!
prep time: cook time: total time: 40 MIN
INGREDIENTS
2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled plum tomatoes with basil, drained, 1/3 cup juice reserved
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Pour the whole peeled plum tomatoes and reserved juice into a cold saucepan. Using your hands, break up the tomatoes into small chunks. Add the basil, oregano, and salt to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Brown and crumble the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off the grease.
3. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 12-inch cast iron skillet. Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles and arrange in the skillet, pressing into the bottom and up sides to form crust. Bake the crust for 5 minutes.
4. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the crust and top with the cooked Italian sausage. Spoon the tomato sauce over the sausage. Top the sauce with the grated parmesan cheese.
5. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
6. Let the pizza sit in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
NOTES
Author: Becky
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