Sausage & Sweet Pepper Pizza Recipe

Name: Sausage & Sweet Pepper Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage, taken out of the casings, if necessary; 1/4 cup uncooked grits or polenta, for rolling the dough; 1 ball prepared pizza dough, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup Tuscan Red Sauce or Crushed Tomato Sauce; 1/4 cup pickled sweet and hot peppers, sliced; 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated Monterey jack cheese; 1 teaspoon B&E Sprinkle-icious Spice Blend or favorite spice blend; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage, taken out of the casings, if necessary
1/4 cup uncooked grits or polenta, for rolling the dough
1 ball prepared pizza dough, at room temperature
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup Tuscan Red Sauce or Crushed Tomato Sauce
1/4 cup pickled sweet and hot peppers, sliced
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Monterey jack cheese
1 teaspoon B&E Sprinkle-icious Spice Blend or favorite spice blend
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Place the sausage in a large, heavy skillet.
2
Saute over medium heat, breaking up any large pieces, until fully cooked.
3
Alternatively, grill the sausage in its casing and slice before using.
4
Drain on paper towels and reserve for topping.
5
Preheat the grill, roll out and shape the dough, and grill the first side of the crust per the Master Instructions for gas or for charcoal (see Notes).
6
Use tongs to transfer it to a peel or rimless baking sheet.
7
Flip the crust to reveal the grilled side
8
Spread the entire surface with the sauce.
9
Top with the sausage and peppers, then sprinkle with the cheeses.
10
Finish grilling the pizza per the Master Instructions (see Notes).
11
Remove from the grill, sprinkle with the spice blend, and season with salt and pepper.
12
Slice and serve immediately.

218

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage, taken out of the casings, if necessary, 1/4 cup uncooked grits or polenta, for rolling the dough, 1 ball prepared pizza dough, at room temperature, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Sausage & Sweet Pepper 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.

Sausage & Sweet Pepper Pizza

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