World Flavors Cookbook

Chicago Deep Dish Sausage

The definitive Chicago pizza: a thick, buttery cornmeal-crust "pie" layered with a solid slab of Italian sausage, mozzarella, and chunky tomato sauce.

Cuisine: United States

Ingredients

• Dough: 3 cups flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 lb mild Italian sausage, raw
• 1 lb sliced mozzarella cheese
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. Press dough into a deep 12-inch round pan.
2. Place sliced mozzarella directly on the dough.
3. Flatten the raw sausage into a large patty and place over the cheese.
4. Top with thick crushed tomatoes.
5. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 40-45 minutes.