World Flavors Cookbook

Chicago Sausage Deep-Dish

A variation of the classic Chicago Deep-Dish featuring a solid "disc" of fennel-spiced Italian sausage covering the entire layer of cheese.

Cuisine: United States

Ingredients

• Deep-dish cornmeal dough
• 1 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1 lb bulk Italian sausage, flattened into a disc
• 2 cups chunky tomato sauce
• Pecorino Romano

Instructions

1. Press dough into a deep pan.
2. Layer with sliced mozzarella.
3. Flatten the raw sausage into a single large patty and place it over the cheese.
4. Top with tomato sauce.
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the sausage is cooked through and the crust is crisp.