Deep-Dish Pizza

Deep-dish pizza, also known as Chicago-style pizza, is a hearty, casserole-like pie characterized by its thick, buttery crust that rises high along the edges of a round pan. Unlike traditional pizza, the ingredients are layered in reverse: a generous blanket of mozzarella cheese goes on first, followed by toppings like sausage or vegetables, and finished with a thick layer of chunky tomato sauce on top. It originated in Chicago, Illinois, in the mid-20th century.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

A single slice is very calorie-dense and high in fat and carbohydrates, largely due to the thick, oil-rich crust and abundant cheese. It provides a significant amount of protein from the cheese and meat toppings, along with calcium and lycopene from the tomato sauce, but a typical serving can range from 600 to over 1,000 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	19 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	950 mg
Calcium	280 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	220 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg
Vitamin C	4 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Selenium	22 mcg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, deep-dish pizza is a point of immense pride for Chicago and is often eaten with a knife and fork rather than by hand. Its unique 'upside-down' construction was designed to prevent the crust from becoming soggy during the long baking time required for such a thick pie.