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Hot Sausage Feta Honey Pizza Recipe

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This Hot Sausage Feta Honey Pizza combines spicy Italian sausage with tangy feta cheese and a sweet honey drizzle for a unique and flavorful twist. The pizza features a crispy pre-baked crust topped with mozzarella, sausage, and feta, finished with a touch of honey and fresh greens for a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and sweet flavors.

Ingredients

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Pizza Base

  • 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce

Cheese and Meat

  • 8 oz hot sausage (Italian or your choice), cooked and crumbled
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Toppings and Seasoning

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
  • Fresh arugula or spinach (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone, place it inside the oven while it preheats to ensure even, crisp baking.
  2. Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer the rolled dough carefully onto a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone for baking.
  3. Pre-Bake the Dough: Brush the surface of the dough with olive oil to create a golden crust. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes, just enough to firm up the crust without fully cooking it.
  4. Add Sauce and Cheese: Spread a thin, even layer of tomato or pizza sauce over the pre-baked crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce evenly.
  5. Add Sausage and Feta: Evenly distribute the cooked and crumbled hot sausage on top of the mozzarella, followed by the crumbled feta cheese to add a tangy, creamy contrast.
  6. Bake: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese melts, becoming bubbly and slightly browned.
  7. Add Honey: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for one minute. Drizzle the honey evenly over the pizza for a sweet finishing touch to balance the spiciness.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Optionally, top the pizza with fresh arugula or spinach to add a fresh, peppery flavor. Slice the pizza and serve hot for the best taste experience.

Notes

  • Pre-baking the dough helps achieve a crispy crust that won’t become soggy once the toppings are added.
  • The honey drizzle adds a unique sweet contrast to the spicy sausage, but you can adjust the amount based on your taste preferences.
  • Use fresh arugula or spinach right after baking for a fresh, vibrant topping that complements the warm pizza.
  • Optional red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning can be added to the sauce or sausage for additional layers of flavor.
  • If you prefer a milder pizza, substitute hot sausage with mild Italian sausage or another preferred sausage variety.

Keywords: hot sausage pizza, feta cheese pizza, honey drizzle pizza, spicy pizza, unique pizza topping, Italian-American pizza

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