Deep Dish Alfredo Pizza

A family favorite, that is rich, cheesy, creamy and oh so good! The crust may also be prepared in advance and refrigerated overnight. Prepare just as a cheese pizza, or top with your favorite pizza topping before adding the mozzarella.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 489 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ pint heavy cream
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
• 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

In a bowl, mix the water, oil, and yeast. Stir in the flour. Roll into a ball, and transfer to a well-oiled bowl. Allow to rise 1 hour in a warm location, or until doubled in size.

Step 3

Thoroughly grease a deep dish pizza pan. Punch down dough, and transfer to the pan. Cover dough with a cloth, and allow crust to rise 25 minutes, until puffy.

Step 4

In a saucepan over low heat, mix the cream, butter, and cream cheese, stirring constantly, until melted and well-blended. Mix in Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Continue to cook and stir 15 minutes, or until Parmesan is lightly browned. Spread over the pizza crust. Top with mozzarella cheese.

Step 5

Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until crust is lightly browned.