Packed with sausage, beef, ham, pepperoni, and a mountain of cheese, Paula Deen’s “Kitchen Sink” Meat Lover’s Pizza is a carnivore’s dream! Baked in a cast-iron skillet for extra crispy edges and deep-dish vibes, it’s bold, hearty, and loaded with flavor in every bite.
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“Kitchen Sink” Meat Lover’s Pizza
This “Kitchen Sink” Meat Lover’s Pizza by Paula Deen is loaded with beef, sausage, ham, pepperoni—and ALL the cheese. It’s deep-dish, crispy-edged, and unapologetically delicious.
PREP TIME: 25 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes
SERVINGS: 2-4
Ingredients
- Prepared Pizza Dough, uncooked
- 1/2 lb. Ground Beef (93% Lean), browned and drained
- 1/2 lb. Sweet Italian Sausage (93% Lean), browned and drained
- 4 oz. Pepperoni slices
- 4 oz. Ham
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion, caramelized and cooled
- 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce (like Rao’s)
- For serving: 5-6 basil leaves, rolled and sliced (“chiffonade”)
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Roll out dough to fit inside a greased 12" cast-iron skillet or deep-dish cast-iron pan. Bring the dough up the sides about an inch.
- Spread on your marinara sauce. Layer your sausage, ground beef, ham, pepperoni, and caramelized onions. Top with shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Scatter over shredded cheddar cheese and cook for another 2-4 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top the pizza with chopped basil.
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