Description
A bold and balanced twist on traditional pizza, combining spicy sausage with the tangy creaminess of feta and a touch of sweet honey drizzle. This flavor-packed pie brings together savory heat and mellow sweetness over a crispy golden crust, creating a mouthwatering contrast in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup pizza sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 ounces hot Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh basil or arugula for garnish (optional)
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and stretch or roll the dough into your desired shape, about 12 inches wide. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
- Brush the dough lightly with olive oil, then spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the sauce, followed by the cooked hot sausage and crumbled feta cheese. Add crushed red pepper flakes if using.
- Carefully transfer the parchment with the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with honey while still hot. Let rest for a couple of minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh basil or arugula if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- To balance the bold flavors, use high-quality feta and a mellow, floral honey.
- You can substitute spicy chorizo or plant-based sausage for variations.
- For extra crispness, par-bake the crust for a few minutes before adding toppings.
- This pizza pairs well with a bitter green salad or a chilled glass of white wine.
- If you enjoy smoky flavors, try adding a few thin slices of red onion or roasted red peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg