Description
Sausage Ricotta Honey Hot Pizza is a delightful fusion of flavors that will elevate your pizza night. This gourmet dish features a crispy crust topped with rich ricotta, spicy sausage, and a drizzle of sweet hot honey, creating the ultimate sweet-heat experience. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy dinners to lively gatherings, this pizza is easy to make and even easier to customize to suit your taste preferences. With just five simple steps, you’ll impress family and friends with this mouthwatering creation that rivals your favorite pizzeria.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball of pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked spicy chicken sausage (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Hot honey for drizzling
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Transfer the rolled dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spread the pizza sauce over the base and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add crumbled spicy chicken sausage and dollops of ricotta cheese; sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Drizzle with olive oil and transfer to the hot oven.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. Drizzle with hot honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg