Hot Sausage Feta Honey Pizza – Easy Gourmet Pizza Recipe
This Hot Sausage Feta Honey Pizza is a gourmet twist on classic pizza featuring spicy Italian sausage, tangy feta, and a sweet, spicy drizzle of hot honey. Ready in just 35 minutes, it offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures with a crispy crust, melty mozzarella, and a kick of heat complemented by fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sausage Topping
- ½ lb hot Italian sausage (cooked and crumbled)
Cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Additional Toppings
- ¼ cup hot honey (or regular honey mixed with chili flakes)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness to form the base of the pizza.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the hot Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat to prevent soggy pizza.
- Assemble Pizza: Place the rolled-out dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet. Lightly brush the surface with olive oil. Evenly layer shredded mozzarella cheese, cooked sausage, and crumbled feta cheese over the dough.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Bake the pizza for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Finish: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle the hot honey evenly over the top. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if you desire extra heat.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or basil. Allow the pizza to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Use a pizza stone for a crispier crust if available.
- You can substitute hot honey with regular honey mixed with chili flakes for a similar flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste depending on your heat preference.
- Allowing the pizza to rest helps in easier slicing and better flavor absorption.
- Leftover pizza reheats well in a skillet or oven to retain crispiness.
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