Mesquite Sausage Pizza Recipe

Name: Mesquite Sausage Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 ounce) package McCormick Grill Mates Mesquite Marinade; ½ cup apricot; ⅓ cup orange juice; 12 lb sweet Italian sausage link; 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch wide strips; 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; 2 fresh pineapple slices; 1 lb fresh pizza dough (12-inch); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Servings: persons

1
Mix Marinade Mix, preserves and orange juice in small bowl.
2
Reserve 1/4 cup of the preserves mixture.
3
Grill sausage over medium heat 20 minutes or until cooked through, turning occasionally.
4
Grill peppers, onions and pineapple slices 6 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp, turning occasionally.
5
Brush sausage, vegetables and pineapple occasionally with remaining preserves mixture.
6
Cut sausage into thin slices.
7
Cut vegetables and pineapple into bite-size pieces.
8
Stretch or roll dough on floured baking sheet to a 12- to 14-inch round, about 1/4-inch thick.
9
Brush top of dough with oil.
10
Place oiled-side down on the grill.
11
Close lid.
12
Grill over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until grill marks appear on the bottom of the crust.
13
Carefully flip crust over using tongs or spatula.
14
Brush crust with 2 tablespoons of the reserved preserves mixture.
15
Layer with 1/2 of the cheese, grilled sausage and vegetables.
16
Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons preserves mixture.
17
Top with remaining cheese and pineapple.
18
Close lid.
19
Grill 3 to 4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and crust is browned.
20
(Check pizza often to avoid burning.
21
Rotate pizza, if necessary.)
22
Slide pizza onto baking sheet.
23
Slice and serve immediately.

244

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 ounce) package McCormick Grill Mates Mesquite Marinade, ½ cup apricot, ⅓ cup orange juice, 12 lb sweet Italian sausage link, and more.

Yes, Mesquite Sausage Pizza falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mesquite Sausage Pizza

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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