Description
Hot Sausage Feta Honey Pizza offers a delightful combination of spicy hot sausage, tangy feta cheese, and a sweet drizzle of honey on a crispy pizza crust. This easy-to-make pizza perfectly balances bold flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for a flavorful pizza night.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Main Toppings
- 8 oz hot sausage (Italian or your choice), cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce
Additional Flavorings
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra spice)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional, for extra flavor)
Toppings (Optional)
- Fresh arugula or spinach (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone, place it inside the oven while it heats up to ensure a crisp crust.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your preferred thickness. Then transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Pre-Bake the Dough: Brush the surface of the dough lightly with olive oil to prevent sogginess. Bake it in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes until the dough firms up but is not fully cooked.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Spread a thin, even layer of tomato or pizza sauce over the pre-baked crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce.
- Add Sausage and Feta: Distribute the cooked and crumbled hot sausage evenly over the cheese, followed by sprinkling the crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Bake: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
- Add Honey: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for about a minute. Drizzle the honey evenly across the pizza to add a sweet contrast to the spicy sausage.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, top the pizza with fresh arugula or spinach for a fresh, peppery bite. Slice and serve hot for the best experience.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of honey to taste depending on how sweet you want the pizza.
- Red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning are optional but add nice flavor dimensions to the pizza.
- Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispier crust.
- If preferred, substitute hot sausage with mild sausage for less heat.
- Fresh arugula or spinach adds a fresh, slightly bitter contrast that complements the rich toppings well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: hot sausage pizza, feta cheese pizza, honey pizza, spicy pizza, easy pizza recipe, pizza night, Italian-American pizza
