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Sausage Feta Honey Pizza

Sausage Feta Honey Pizza

Evelyn
This Sausage Feta Honey Pizza layers savory Italian sausage, tangy feta cheese, and a drizzle of honey on a crisp, chewy crust for an easy specialty pizza at home.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Pizza stone or baking sheet
  • Rolling pin or your hands
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife or pizza wheel

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • 8 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.25 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.25 cup honey, plus extra for serving
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fine cornmeal or extra flour, for pan or peel

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). If using a pizza stone or baking steel, place it in the oven while it preheats so it gets very hot.
  • Prepare a pizza pan or the back of a baking sheet by lining it with parchment and sprinkling it lightly with cornmeal or flour.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until browned and cooked through, then drain off any excess fat.
  • Add the sliced red onion to the skillet and cook until softened and lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic for the last minute, cooking just until fragrant.
  • Season the sausage mixture with a pinch of salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, gently stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12‑inch circle. Try not to press out all of the air so the crust bakes up light and chewy.
  • Transfer the shaped dough to the prepared pan and brush the surface lightly with olive oil to help prevent sogginess and promote browning.
  • Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
  • Distribute the cooked sausage and onion mixture over the cheese, then top with the crumbled feta cheese so it is scattered across the pizza.
  • Bake the pizza for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling around the edges.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle with honey, focusing on an even, light layer so every slice gets some sweetness.
  • Finish with chopped fresh basil or parsley and an extra pinch of red pepper flakes if desired. Let the pizza rest for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a smokier flavor, bake the pizza on a preheated stone or grill it over medium-high heat instead of using a regular pan.
  • You can swap the Italian sausage for chicken sausage or a plant-based sausage to fit different preferences.
  • Adjust the amount of honey to taste; start with a light drizzle and add more at the table if you enjoy a sweeter finish.
  • Leftover slices reheat best in a hot skillet or oven so the crust turns crisp again.
Keyword Sausage Feta Honey Pizza