Cheese and Meat Deep Dish Pizza

Cheese and Meat Deep Dish Pizza recipe videos

Cheese and Meat Deep Dish Pizza is a hearty, thick-crust pizza originating from Chicago, Illinois. It features a deep, buttery crust layered with generous amounts of mozzarella cheese, a variety of meats like Italian sausage or pepperoni, and a rich tomato sauce on top.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in fat, protein, and calories due to its dense layers of cheese and meat, with a substantial amount of carbohydrates from the thick crust. A single serving can provide a significant portion of daily caloric needs, along with key nutrients like calcium, iron, and B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	950 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg
Vitamin C	4 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Selenium	15 mcg

Per 1 slice (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a defining symbol of Chicago's culinary identity, often eaten with a fork and knife due to its substantial size. Nutritionally, its layered construction reverses the typical pizza order, which helps keep the crust from becoming soggy under the weight of the toppings.