This easy Sausage Pizza Pot Pie is a new spin on pizza that makes a fun family dinner!
You can thank a tantrum for this tasty sausage pizza pot pie recipe. When I made quick chicken pot pie a few weeks ago and served it to my 3-year-old, he said he wanted some of the spinach. I told him there was no spinach, and it turned into a 15-minute crying fit with him moaning, “I wanted spinach!” over and over. This is why I’m weary.
Before you high five me for having a kid who loves spinach, let me just say that he doesn’t even like it. This tantrum was a result of 3-year-olds being completely irrational (well, mine at least). He has thrown fits over getting the wrong color cup, which side of the car he needs to get in, regretting his ice cream flavor choice, and the list goes on. I personally don’t think any of these minor inconveniences are worth crying your eyes out for nearly a half hour, but I’m not three.
Anyway, while I was eating my pot pie and listening to, “I WANTED SPINACH!” on repeat, I thought to myself that I would add spinach next time. Since I love the sausage, spinach, and tomato combination, I came up with this pizza pot pie idea instead of just adding spinach to a classic pot pie. I have to say that I liked this version even better, you know, because it has cheese. I hope you enjoy this easy dinner recipe too and that it leads to zero dinner tantrums at your house!
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 40 minutes |
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- 1 small onion diced
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage I use turkey sausage.
- 6 ounces bag fresh baby spinach
- 14 ounces canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic drained
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese diced into 1/2" cubes
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cups biscuit baking mix I used gluten-free mix.
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch deep dish or 12" shallow pie pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Spray a 12" skillet with cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat. Add onion and sausage, and saute, crumbling meat as it cooks, until sausage is mostly cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium. Stir in half of the spinach, and cook until wilted. Stir in remaining spinach and drained tomatoes. Gently stir and cook until spinach is all wilted.
- Drain sausage and spinach mixture well, and then pour into pie pain. Spread cubed mozzarella over the top, and gently press cheese into the meat.
- Stir together egg, milk, biscuit mix, and Italian seasoning. Spread dough over the top of the sausage and cheese. (Note: This dough is a good amount for a 9" dish but doesn't completely cover the 12" dish as shown here. You can double the egg, milk, and biscuit mix if you are using a large pan and would like more coverage.)
- Sprinkle parmesan over the top, and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until top is brown and cheese is melted. Allow to stand for about 5 minutes before serving.
Want more pot pie in your life? You’ll love these version too!
Andrea @ Chocolate & Sea Salt says
This is so much more practical than waiting for pizza dough to rise! Love it! And looks delicious, too :)
Andi says
Thank you, Andrea! I’m pretty impatient, so this is a good recipe for me ;)
Cate | Chez CateyLou says
“This is why I’m weary” – oh Andi! What a handful! But I do love the spinach in this dish :) This looks like such a delicious dinner!
Andi says
Thank you, Cate! Both of my kids are a handful in their own way, but I don’t know what I’d do without them ;)
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
This sounds amazing! I love pot pie and pizza. I would have never thought to combine them but it’s a genius idea!
Andi says
Thanks so much, Jen!
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says
Pizza pot pie…sign me up!!! This looks delicious and I love that you added spinach to this pot pie…I will have to remember this when I have a three year old one day! :)
Andi says
Thank you, Jenn. Three year olds are very cute and funny, and you will love having one. In the meantime, enjoy not having one ;)
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I have a three year old so I COMPLETELY understand! Looks great!
Andi says
They are a handful aren’t they, Nancy?? Thanks!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
This is such a great idea, Andi! I love that you not only added spinach to the pot pie but you made a pizza pot pie instead! I have a feeling my three year old would not be throwing any fits if I served him this! It looks fantastic!
Andi says
I bet your son is a great eater, Kelly. You are so sweet, and I can only imagine what a great mom you are!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says
Pizza as a pot pie is so flippin’ smart, Andi! My kids would love this! And kids throw tantrums over the craziest things. My daughter (18 months) had a complete laying on the floor, kicking-fit of a tantrum because I took away a bar of soap that she was trying to scarf down today! Kids…
Andi says
How dare you keep her from eating soap, Ashlyn!? These kids are putting us through the wringer for sure. Glad you like this recipe. Thank you! xo
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Thanks for the preview of my life in the not-so-near future! I have a CRAZY picky 15 month old, so when he learns to talk, I’m sure it will get really interesting! This looks like a delicious dinner, and I for one would love the spinach ;)
Andi says
I hope your son gets less picky as he gets older. The opposite seems to be true for my boys! I’m waiting for the next phase with my oldest when he actually wants to eat a variety of foods like a normal person. Hopefully the wait won’t be too much longer! ;) Thank you, Denise!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
What a great meal to kick off the weekend with, Andi!
Andi says
Thank you, Melanie! xo
Beth says
YUM! I definitely love the spinach, sausage, tomato combo! And I hope your 3 year old decides to like spinach when you serve this :)
Andi says
Thanks, Beth! My guys actually eat spinach raw better than cooked. They will eat it in a salad and think it’s lettuce, but it’s hit and miss whether or not they eat cooked spinach in a recipe. They like to keep me on my toes ;)