Detroit-Style Pizza

Detroit-Style Pizza is a thick, rectangular pizza known for its airy, focaccia-like crust and crispy, caramelized cheese edges. It is traditionally topped with a layer of Wisconsin brick cheese and finished with a stripe of uncooked tomato sauce applied after baking. Originating in Detroit, Michigan, it is baked in seasoned steel pans, giving it a distinctively deep-dish structure.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates and fat due to the thick dough and generous cheese layer, providing a significant amount of protein as well. A single serving, which is typically a large square slice, can range from 400 to 700 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	16 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	890 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	3 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Selenium	22 mcg

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

💡 What's interesting

The unique 'upside-down' assembly, where sauce is ladled over the cheese, creates a distinct flavor profile and texture. Its origins in the automotive industry, using blue steel pans from local factories, make it a true piece of industrial American culinary history.