“Kitchen Sink” Meat Lover’s Pizza

This cast-iron “Kitchen Sink” Meat Lover’s Pizza is loaded with beef, sausage, ham, pepperoni, and ALL the cheese. It’s deep-dish, crispy-edged, and unapologetically delicious.

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

Photo by lindahughes via Adobe Stock

“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

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Scatter over shredded cheddar cheese and cook for another 2-4 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and top the pizza with chopped basil.

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