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Crockpot Deep Dish Pizza on a white plate, topped with melted cheese, turkey sausage, parsley, and Parmesan

Crockpot Deep Dish Pizza

This Crockpot Deep Dish Pizza is a time-saving miracle that brings you thick, cheesy goodness without the fuss of traditional baking. Enjoy homemade slow cooker pizza that's bursting with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound homemade pizza dough or frozen pizza dough, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 shallot, peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (1 can)
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian Seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
  • 1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage, cooked
  • Garnishes: Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Roll the pizza dough on parchment paper into an oval 2 inches longer and wider than your slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle cornmeal on both sides of the dough, then lower it into the slow cooker using the parchment paper for support.
  3. In a small saute pan, melt butter and saute shallots for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  5. Spread cheese evenly over the bottom crust. Lift and stretch the sides of the dough so they stand higher than the filling.
  6. Add crumbled sausage on top of the cheese. Spread tomato sauce over the sausage.
  7. Cover the slow cooker with kitchen paper towels to catch condensation, then secure the lid.
  8. Cook on High for 2-4 hours (or Low for 4-6 hours). The pizza crust should be firm, golden, and puffed at the edges.
  9. Carefully lift pizza out using the parchment paper. Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley for garnish.
  10. Slice into 4 pieces and serve hot!

Notes

Prevent soggy crust by using paper towels beneath the lid to absorb excess moisture.
For extra cheesy goodness, layer in a bit more cheese between the sausage and sauce.
Batch cook sausage ahead of time and freeze portions for quick pizza nights.
Reheat leftovers in a skillet to crisp up the crust again.