Pizza Guide: Chicago Pizza

This page on Chicago pizza is one of over 200 unique types of Pizza I have collated into one big ‘Pizza Guide’. Feel free to look at the other pizzas here.

About Chicago Pizza

Pizza Name: Chicago

Originates from: USA

I have tried to research exactly where they came from, or are most popular. Let me know any corrections if you disagree with the above country choice.

Pizza Type: Meat

Base Sauce: Red

There are two types of base sauces which distinguish different types of pizza. Red, which normally means tomato or chill sauce, and white, which is often either olive oil, cheese or a cream sauce. White sauce pizzas are referred to as Pizza Bianca, and red sauce pizzas are categorised as Pizza Rossa.

Chicago Pizza Toppings

Here is a list of the typical toppings on a Chicago Pizza. Some variations may occur from place to place.

  • Ground Beef
  • Sausage
  • Pepperoni
  • Onion
  • Mushrooms
  • Green Peppers
  • Parmesan Cheese

Chicago Recipes

Want to make Chicago at home? Here are some great recipes we’ve found;

https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/chicago-style-deep-dish-pizza-recipe

Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza

Famous Quote

You can’t buy happiness. But you can buy pizza, and that’s kind of the same thing. – Anonymous

Other Pizzas

Is Chicago not to your liking? Check out all the other pizzas we have in our Pizza Guide.