Chicago-style pizza is a famous deep-dish pizza originating from Chicago, Illinois 🍕🏙️. Unlike a regular thin-crust pizza, it’s more like a pizza pie with thick layers of crust, cheese, toppings, and sauce.
Key Features
- Deep-dish crust: Thick, buttery, and golden-brown
- Layering order (bottom to top):
- Cheese (usually mozzarella)
- Toppings like sausage, pepperoni, vegetables
- Chunky tomato sauce on top
- Baking: Longer baking time in a deep pan to cook through
- Eating style: Usually eaten with a knife and fork
Common Variations
- Classic deep-dish: Cheese, tomato sauce, and optional sausage/veggies
- Stuffed pizza: Extra cheese and sometimes a second layer of crust on top
- Pan pizza: Slightly thinner than deep-dish but still thick and doughy
Fun Facts
- The sauce is placed on top of the cheese and toppings, not underneath
- It’s rich and filling—usually one slice is enough for a meal
- Often enjoyed with a side salad to balance the heaviness
If you want, I can also give you a simple homemade Chicago-style deep-dish pizza recipe that’s doable in a regular home oven.
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