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No yeast or rolling dough required – the no-fuss base of this Deep Dish Bubble Pizza comes from refrigerated biscuits!

A slice of Deep Dish Bubble Pizza is removed from a white casserole dish.

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Original content posted March 2016.  Updated September 2021.

Welcome to another family favorite, now with my own personal spin on it.  When I was living at home, I remember coming home from basketball practice and always being excited to see this on the dinner table.  Granted, who is ever NOT excited to see pizza on the menu?  

Now as a mama, I love this Deep Dish Bubble Pizza even more as it’s super easy to prepare, loved by everyone and can even be made in advance.  And did I mention it’s easy to customize to fit your own personal taste?  If that’s not a five star recipe, I don’t know what is!

A slice of Deep Dish Bubble Pizza is on a white plate with a fork.

What is Bubble Pizza?

This Deep Dish Bubble Pizza gets it’s name thanks to a shortcut crust made of refrigerated biscuits.  When they bake, they bubble up and around the pizza toppings placed on top, turning a golden brown and deliciously flaky.

An overhead shot of a white baking dish of Deep Dish Bubble Pizza surrounded by pizza toppings.

The original recipe which I had copied from my mom onto a recipe card long ago – Does anyone still use recipe cards? – used refrigerated biscuit dough as the base of this pizza.  Sure, I could’ve left well enough alone, but being the carb lover that I am, I yearned for more crust.  

A deep dish type of crust!  Enter those grand sized biscuits in a tube you find in the refrigerated section of the grocery store.  These are the key to this mile high pizza.  True to the recipe’s title, they bubble up creating the perfect deep dish crust I crave.

TIP: I’ve also put a Mexican spin on this recipe with my Taco Bubble Pizza.  Let’s just say Fritos are included!

A hand with a fork in a piece of Deep Dish Bubble Pizza.

I love that this bubble pizza recipe includes no yeast or doesn’t force you to roll out dough – the same can be said for my Perfect Pizza Crust!  Topped with Italian sausage, pepperoni and vegetables (or your favorite toppings!) before being showered with cheese, this main dish is an absolute family favorite.  

I love topping my slices with grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.  Delicious!  If you’re looking for more original flavors on your pizza, I’m betting you’d love my Chicken Bacon Swiss Spaghetti Pizza or Bacon Double Cheeseburger Pizza.

A slice of Deep Dish Bubble Pizza on a white plate with a fork in front of a casserole dish.

Can You Make Bubble Pizza Ahead of Time?

Looking for a dinner shortcut?  I love to prepare this Deep Dish Bubble Pizza during lunch while my two littlest are eating and then simply place it back in the oven covered with foil to reheat when we’re ready for dinner.  After an hour in a 350 degree oven, dinner is ready and I’ve given myself time to help with homework, referee end of day spats, or even worse, pack even more boxes for our impending move!

How to prepare Deep Dish Bubble Pizza, steps 1-4.

How to Make Bubble Pizza

[1]  In a large skillet, add Italian sausage.

[2]  Brown Italian sausage over medium heat and drain, if necessary. 

[3]  Remove from heat and stir in pizza sauce.

[4]  In a greased 9″ x 13″ baking dish, tear biscuits into quarters and place in a single layer.

How to prepare Deep Dish Bubble Pizza, steps 5-8.

[5]  Bake for five minutes at 400 degrees.

[6]  Top biscuits with sausage mixture, spreading into an even layer.

[7]  Add layers of onion, green pepper, mushrooms and pepperoni.

[8]  Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

How to prepare Deep Dish Bubble Pizza, steps 9-10.

[9]  Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over bubble pizza.

[10]  Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melty and beginning to brown.  Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

A hand pulls a slice of pepperoni from the top of a piece of Deep Dish Bubble Pizza.

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4.37 from 11 votes

Deep Dish Bubble Pizza

No yeast or rolling dough required - the no-fuss base of this Deep Dish Bubble Pizza comes from refrigerated biscuits!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 381kcal
Author: Melanie Bauer | Melanie Makes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground mild Italian sausage
  • 1 15 ounce can pizza sauce
  • 2 16.3-ounce tubes large refrigerated biscuits
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • grated Parmesan cheese to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large skillet, add Italian sausage.
  • Brown Italian sausage over medium heat and drain, if necessary. 
  • Remove from heat and stir in pizza sauce.
  • In a greased 9" x 13" baking dish, tear biscuits into quarters and place in a single layer.
  • Bake for 5 minutes.
  • Top biscuits with sausage mixture, spreading into an even layer.
  • Add layers of onion, green pepper, mushrooms and pepperoni.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over bubble pizza.
  • Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melty and beginning to brown.  
  • Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Feel free to substitute your favorite ingredients - beef for Italian sausage, Canadian bacon for pepperoni, different vegetables - the possibilities are endless!

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1082mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 11.8mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2.5mg

 

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  1. Kisha says

    Could you sub the sausage with something else? Like pepperoni or even hamburger? If I made a vegetarian version with just sauce and no meat at all, would that affect the cooking time?
    Reply

    • Melanie says

      Hey, Kisha - You can totally customize it to whatever toppings are your favorite! Cooking time will remain the same. :)
      Reply

    • melanie says

      Thanks so much, Jessica! It's a hit with our entire family including my 4yo! Let me know what you think if you give it a try!
      Reply

    • melanie says

      Hope you'll give it a try, Michelle! It's definitely a family favorite and so easy to get dinner on the table on a weeknight!
      Reply

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