Deep Dish Cheese Pie

Deep Dish Cheese Pie is a rich, savory American dish, most famously associated with Chicago-style pizza, where a thick, buttery crust is layered with generous amounts of melted mozzarella cheese and a chunky tomato sauce on top. It's essentially an inverted pizza, baked in a deep, round pan to create a tall, hearty, and satisfying pie.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in fat and calories due to the large quantity of cheese and buttery crust, while also providing a good amount of protein and calcium from the dairy. A single slice can easily range from 500 to 800 calories, making it a very indulgent meal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	530 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	980 mg
Calcium	450 mg
Iron	3.2 mg
Vitamin A	350 µg
Vitamin B12	1.8 µg
Phosphorus	380 mg
Selenium	32 µg
Zinc	3.5 mg
Folate	120 µg

Per 1 slice (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The 'upside-down' assembly, with sauce over cheese, is a unique cooking technique that prevents the cheese from burning during the long bake time required for the deep crust. It's a celebrated regional American food icon, often sparking passionate debates about its authenticity compared to other pizza styles.