The Art of Perfect Sweet & Spicy Hot Sausage Feta Honey Pizza Creation

Perfect Dough Handling Mastery

Master the technique of rolling and stretching pizza dough for optimal texture.

Sausage Cooking Excellence

Learn the skill of cooking sausage to perfect crispiness for pizza topping.

Onion Caramelization Perfection

Perfect the method of slowly caramelizing onions to sweet, golden perfection.

Cheese Layering Technique

Master the art of layering multiple cheeses for optimal melting and flavor.

Sweet & Spicy Balance

Learn optimal techniques for balancing sweet honey with spicy elements.

Gourmet Pizza Mastery Secrets for Perfect Sweet & Spicy Sausage Feta Honey Pizza

Dough Temperature: Let dough come to room temperature for easier rolling and stretching.

Sausage Cooking: Cook sausage until crispy to prevent pizza from becoming soggy.

Onion Patience: Low and slow caramelization creates the sweetest, most flavorful onions.

Cheese Balance: Use mix of cheeses for complex flavor and perfect melting.

Honey Timing: Add honey after baking to prevent burning and maintain sweetness.

Fresh Arugula: Add arugula after baking to preserve its fresh, peppery flavor.

Sweet & Spicy Hot Sausage Feta Honey Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Arugula

Name: Sweet & Spicy Hot Sausage Feta Honey Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Arugula
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 large pizzas
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: For the Pizza Dough:; 2 pounds pizza dough (store-bought or homemade); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon cornmeal; All-purpose flour for dusting; For the Spicy Sausage:; 1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; For the Pizza Sauce:; 1 cup marinara sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; For the Cheese Blend:; 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled; For the Caramelized Onions:; 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

A gourmet pizza masterpiece featuring spicy Italian sausage, creamy feta cheese, and golden honey drizzle, topped with caramelized onions and fresh arugula on a perfectly crispy crust. This extraordinary pizza combines the heat of spicy sausage with the coolness of feta cheese and the sweetness of honey, creating a complex flavor profile that's both satisfying and sophisticated, perfect for pizza night, entertaining guests, or any time you want to elevate your homemade pizza game with restaurant-quality ingredients and bold flavor combinations.

Prep Time

30 Minutes

Cook Time

25 Minutes

Total Time

55 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

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For the Pizza Dough:

2 pounds pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon cornmeal

All-purpose flour for dusting

For the Spicy Sausage:

1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

For the Pizza Sauce:

1 cup marinara sauce

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

For the Cheese Blend:

2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

8 oz feta cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

4 oz goat cheese, crumbled

For the Caramelized Onions:

2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

For the Sweet & Spicy Elements:

1/4 cup honey

2 tablespoons hot honey

1 tablespoon chili oil

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

For the Fresh Toppings:

4 cups fresh arugula

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh oregano

For the Finishing Touches:

Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

Coarse sea salt

Freshly cracked black pepper

Lemon wedges for serving

For Special Equipment:

Pizza stone or baking sheets

Rolling pin

Pizza peel or large spatula

Large skillet

Instructions

Preheat oven to 475°F and place pizza stone inside to heat for 30 minutes.

Remove pizza dough from refrigerator 30 minutes before using to come to room temperature.

Start caramelizing onions by heating butter and oil in large skillet over medium heat.

Add sliced onions with salt and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes.

Add brown sugar and balsamic vinegar to onions in last 5 minutes of cooking.

Remove caramelized onions from heat and set aside to cool.

Cook hot sausage in same skillet, breaking into small pieces with spoon.

Add red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and cayenne to sausage while cooking.

Cook sausage until browned and crispy, about 8-10 minutes, then drain.

Combine marinara sauce, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.

Divide pizza dough in half and roll each portion into 12-inch circles.

Dust pizza stone or baking sheets with cornmeal to prevent sticking.

Transfer rolled dough to prepared surface and brush edges with olive oil.

Spread sauce evenly over dough, leaving 1-inch border for crust.

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over sauce on both pizzas.

Distribute cooked sausage and caramelized onions over cheese.

Crumble feta and goat cheese over sausage and onions.

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.

Bake pizzas for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with honey and hot honey.

Top with fresh arugula, sliced red onion, and fresh herbs.

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.

Add freshly cracked black pepper and additional red pepper flakes if desired.

Slice immediately and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Enjoy while hot for best cheese texture and flavor experience.

Sweet & Spicy Hot Sausage Feta Honey Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Arugula

JUE

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The Art of Perfect Sweet & Spicy Hot Sausage Feta Honey Pizza Creation

Sweet & Spicy Hot Sausage Feta Honey Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Arugula

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