Individual Cheesy Pizza Pot Pies

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Individual Cheesy Pizza Pot Pies are the ultimate comfort food mashup! These personal-sized pot pies take everything you love about a gooey, cheesy pizza and tuck it inside a flaky, golden crust. Each bite is packed with rich marinara sauce, melty mozzarella, and your favorite pizza toppings, all baked under a buttery pastry lid. Perfect for a fun dinner, game night, or even meal prepping, these mini pizza pot pies are a delicious twist on a classic favorite!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:(Servings: 4)

For the Filling:

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ pound Italian sausage (or ground beef)

½ small onion, diced

½ bell pepper, diced (optional)

1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)

1 teaspoon garlic, minced

1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated

For the Crust:

1 refrigerated pizza dough (or crescent roll dough)

1 tablespoon butter, melted

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease four oven-safe ramekins (8-ounce size) with nonstick spray or butter.

Step 2: Cook the Filling

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add sausage (or ground beef) and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
Stir in onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms (if using), and sauté until soft (about 3 minutes).
Add garlic, stir for 30 seconds, then pour in the pizza sauce.
Mix in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella and parmesan cheese until melted.

Step 3: Assemble the Pot Pies

Fill the ramekins with the cheesy pizza filling.
Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into circles slightly larger than the ramekin tops.
Place the dough over each ramekin, pressing it onto the edges to seal.
Brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder and oregano.

Step 4: Bake & Serve

Place the ramekins on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Let them cool for 5 minutes, then flip onto a plate so the cheesy filling spills over the crust.
Garnish with extra parmesan or fresh basil if desired.

Enjoy your Individual Cheesy Pizza Pot Pies—crispy on the outside, gooey and cheesy inside!