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Do you love deep dish pizza? Our Crock Pot Pizza Bake has a fantastic flavorful bubble up crust with deep dish toppings all made in your slow cooker.
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How to Make Pizza Bake in a Slow Cooker
Cris here.
I have always loved pizza ever since childhood. When I got really sick as a little girl and had to spend a week in the hospital, a family friend visited and told me when I got out she would throw me any kind of party I wanted and I wanted a PIZZA PARTY.
Likewise, one of my favorite family meals was when dad would make deep dish pizza. Mom cooked every night, but dad cooked on pizza nights.
So when I saw a recipe for “monkey bread” pizza in Crock Pot’s I Can Make That in My Slow Cooker CookbookI got to thinking about how to adapt it to familiar flavors I love and this Crock Pot Pizza Bake was born.
Crock Pot Pizza Bake Notes:
- I used my favorite non-stick 6 quart slow cooker. I would recommend using any 6 quart slow cooker for this recipe.
- Make sure you use the correct size of biscuit dough so that it will cook through correctly.
- I am working on testing out my family’s deep dish pizza for a future post that does not use biscuit dough.
- If you prefer other pizza toppings, feel free to substitute as needed.
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- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- The auto-calculation of nutritional information does NOT include bun, tortilla, wrap or salad.
- Finally, all crock pots cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldalways be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
Casserole Crock Testing Update:
- Per reader request, we have now tested this recipe in our casserole crock. The recipe did fine, but it took less time. It was done between 2 to 2 1/2 hours, not 3.
- The casserole crock is great for serving the pizza, however, personally I prefer cooking it in a 6 quart because it seems to cook more evenly and turns out a bit puffier.
What Other Home Cooks are Saying
“I made this over the weekend, and it was so yummy!!!!”
Stacy S.
“I made this for dinner and it was a big hit. The biscuits made it soo puffy and good.”
Amy
“Made this today. Can’t believe how easy it was to make and how tasty. Loved the idea.”
Ellen
Crock Pot Pizza Bake
This Crock Pot Pizza Bake is a delicious deep dish pizza you can make in your slow cooker. Recipe was adapted from a recipe found in Crock Pot’s I Can Make That in My Slow Cooker Cookbook.
4.88 from 25 votes
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Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crock Pot Pizza Bake
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours hours
Total Time: 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 -6
Calories: 509kcal
Author: Cris
Ingredients
- 16 oz Tube Biscuits 8 biscuit can- Cut into sixths
- 1 lb Ground Sausage Browned and drained- Divided
- 1/4 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 8 oz Pizza Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Bell Pepper chopped
- 4 oz Can Sliced Mushrooms drained, optional
- 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 4 oz Can Sliced Olives drained
Instructions
Place biscuit pieces in the bottom of a greased 6 quart slow cooker. (We used our favorite non-stick slow cooker)
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of sausage and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
Spread sauce on top.
Then top with remaining sausage.
Next layer peppers and optional mushrooms.
Finally top with cheese and optional olives.
Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or until center is done and edges are golden.
Cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- I used my favorite non-stick 6 quart slow cooker. I would recommend using any 6 quart slow cooker for this recipe.
- Make sure you use the correct size of biscuit dough so that it will cook through correctly.
- I am working on testing out my family’s deep dish pizza for a future post that does not use biscuit dough.
- If you prefer other pizza toppings, feel free to substitute as needed.
- Looking for more recipes? OurRecipe Findercan help you find exactly what you need.
- Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks,slowcookers and low carb essentials in ourAmazon Influencer Shop.
- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- The auto-calculation of nutritional information does NOT include bun, tortilla, wrap or salad.
- Finally, all crock pots cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldalways be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1550mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 726IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 3mg
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- Michael Rowan says
I made this today. Actually is is still cooking. Trying to get it to finish.
Followed the recipe in my 6qt. crock pot and after 4 hours the dough was still way under done.
I put it back on high for another hour so we’ll see.
It smelled good and the toppings tasted good it just takes way way longer than 3 hours on low.Reply
- Aunt Lou says
Hi Michael,This is why we always say, “Finally, all crock pots cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.” I hope you found the right timing for your specific slow cooker.
Aunt Lou
- Steven D Lewis Sr says
It was very easy to make. I used a Crock-Pot SCCPCCP350-SS Programmable Digital Casserole Crock Slow Cooker, 3.5 quart, Stainless Steel
It cut well and did not fall apart when serving. It tastes very good.Reply
- Pamela Houdashell (Pam) says
I don’t remember if this recipe is the same as one I got a few years back. In the previous recipe you said you made it in the casserole crock pot. I never knew there was one like that so I promptly looked for it and purchased one when I found it. The Bubble Up Pizza was the first dish I made and people in the apartment complex who were able to share the food with me still comment on how good that was and are wishing I would make it again. I am going to follow this recipe but I will make it in the casserole pot again. I hope if the recipe this time is different that it is still as good as the other one I made. That one was the BOMB!Reply
- Amy says
I made this for dinner and it was a big hit. The biscuits made it soo puffy and good.Reply
- Cris says
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed it, Amy!! It is definitely one of our faves!
- Christy says
Can you tell me what kind and brand of biscuits you used( Grand’s, or the cheap 4 tubes hooked together biscuits)
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- Cris says
Hi Christy!
We have used both Grands and the generic jumbo biscuits. The size (16 oz tube) is more important than the brand. We also prefer flaky style to the other kinds. Enjoy!
- Cris says
Hi Amelia-
I am not really sure that would work… I don’t think the tortillas would set up as a crust like the biscuits… You could always make it crustless I suppose and then just spoon it out. Hope that helps.Reply
- Amelia McEain says
Can tortilla be used as a base instead of biscuits?
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- Fred Hofherr says
I made this tonight very good!Reply
- Cris says
So glad you enjoyed it Fred!
- Rae says
My husband is a brat when it comes to food. He absolutely hates peppers even though I doubt he’s ever had one. Can I omit that?Reply
- Cris says
Hi Rae-
That is completely fine. (Psst…. you could just put them on half if you still want to enjoy them.) Enjoy!
- Lisa Quintana says
Can I use my casserole crock for this recipe?
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- Cris says
Hi Lisa-
If you have a 6 quart slow cooker, I would try that first. The “biscuit-based” recipes sometimes do just fine in it and other times they turn out flat or not done in the middle when I use my casserole crock. I will test it out soon, but for now I can’t recommend it because I haven’t tried it in my casserole crock. Hope that helps- Enjoy!
- Cheryl says
How do you get it out of the crock pot? Doesn”t it just fall apart?
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- Aunt Lou says
Hi Cheryl!Cris is on vacation, but I asked her your question. She said they let it cool a bit and were able to get out slices and that the reheated leftovers were definitely sliceable. Enjoy!
Aunt Lou
- Joe Marx says
I’d love to try this in a ‘Cassie’ crock pot, but not sure if the center dough will cook through thoroughly enough.Reply
- Aunt Lou says
Hi Joe!Cris is on vacation, but here is what she has to say about using Cassie for this recipe:
I haven’t tried it and usually have about 50/50 luck with biscuit based recipes in the casserole crock. I tend to prefer my 6 quart for recipes like this but if you try it let me know how it goes. Enjoy!
Aunt Lou
- Mary Heckman says
Can I use my casserole crockpot to make this?
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- Aunt Lou says
Hi Mary!Cris is on vacation, but here are her thoughts on making this in a casserole crock:
I haven’t tried it and usually have about 50/50 luck with biscuit based recipes in the casserole crock. I tend to prefer my 6 quart for recipes like this but if you try it let me know how it goes. Enjoy!
Aunt Lou
- Ellen says
Made this today. Can’t believe how easy it was to make and how tasty.
Loved the idea.Reply
- Aunt Lou says
Hi Ellen!I’m so glad you enjoyed this! Thanks for letting us know!
Aunt Lou
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