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The Golden Gobbler's Pub Pie
A soul-warming fusion of classic marinara and indulgent comfort foods, featuring crispy chicken, creamy macaroni and cheese, and golden onion rings.
Ingredients
Sauce
Tomato/Marinara
Protein
Chicken
Finishes
Onion RingsMacaroni and Cheese
How to Make It
DoughHigh-hydration sourdough or classic bread flour dough, cold-fermented for 48 hours to provide a sturdy crust capable of supporting heavy toppings.
SauceApply the Tomato/Marinara thinly but evenly across the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust to rise and char.
- 1Pre-heat your oven with a pizza stone or steel to 500°F (260°C) for at least 45 minutes to ensure maximum heat retention.
- 2Stretch your room-temperature dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface or parchment paper.
- 3Spread the Tomato/Marinara sauce in a consistent layer, ensuring the base is covered but not oversaturated.
- 4Prepare the chicken by slicing it into small, uniform bite-sized pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 5Spoon the prepared Macaroni and Cheese in small, dolloped mounds over the chicken to create pockets of creaminess.
- 6Arrange the Onion Rings on top of the mac and cheese layer, pressing them down slightly so they anchor into the pasta.
- 7Carefully launch the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is deeply browned.
- 8Monitor the Onion Rings during the last 2 minutes of cooking; if they brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
- 9Remove from the oven and allow the pizza to rest for 3 minutes, which allows the Macaroni and Cheese to set for cleaner slicing.
- 10Slice into wide wedges to ensure every piece contains a full onion ring and a generous portion of chicken.
Chef's Tip
To prevent the Macaroni and Cheese from drying out in the high-heat oven, ensure it is slightly 'saucy' before topping the pizza; the moisture will keep the pasta tender while the onion rings reach peak crunch.