Sausage Ricotta Honey Hot Pizza
Savor the delightful experience of Sausage Ricotta Honey Hot Pizza, a unique blend of savory and sweet flavors that will elevate your dining experience. This warm, comforting pizza features crumbled beef sausage and creamy ricotta cheese, all topped with a drizzle of hot honey for an enticing twist. Perfect for cozy nights in or lively gatherings with friends, this dish not only satisfies hunger but also evokes fond memories and joyful moments shared around the table. With its crispy crust and rich toppings, it invites everyone to indulge in a slice (or two) of culinary bliss!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 prepared pizza dough (about 12-inch round)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 pound ground beef sausage (cooked and crumbled)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (plus more for drizzling)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone inside if you have one.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch round shape.
- Brush olive oil over the dough, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly across the surface.
- Dollop ricotta cheese on top of the mozzarella and scatter crumbled beef sausage over it.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper according to taste.
- Bake in the oven for 10–13 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Drizzle with hot honey right after removing from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 125g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg