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Sweet & Spicy Hot Honey Sausage & Feta Pizza

A flavor party in your mouth – think savory sausage, salty feta, a little kick from hot pepper flakes, all drizzled with glorious, sweet, hot honey. This quick, easy, and incredibly memorable pizza has that perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and salty that makes it a crowd-pleasing favorite for pizza night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza
  • 1 ball pizza dough Store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage remove from casing, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp hot honey or regular honey with a pinch of chili flakes
  • olive oil for brushing crust
  • fresh basil or arugula chopped, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pizza Stone or Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). While it's heating up, slide your pizza stone or a sturdy baking sheet into the oven to heat.
  2. Step 2: While the oven heats, cook the sausage. Get a skillet going over medium heat. Remove the sausage from its casing and crumble it into the pan. Cook until browned all the way through and no longer pink, breaking it up into bite-sized crumbles. Drain off any excess grease and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Lightly flour a clean surface. Take your pizza dough and gently roll or stretch it out into a rough 10–12 inch round. Carefully transfer it to a sheet of parchment paper.
  4. Step 4: Spread your pizza sauce evenly over the stretched dough, leaving a little border for the crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the sauce. Scatter the cooked sausage crumbles and the crumbled feta cheese over the mozzarella. If desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the top.
  5. Step 5: Carefully slide the parchment paper with your pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet in the oven.
  6. Step 6: Bake for about 10–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted with a few browned spots.
  7. Step 7: Carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Immediately grab that hot honey and generously drizzle it all over the top. If using basil or arugula, scatter it over the top now.
  8. Step 8: Let the pizza cool for just a minute or two before slicing it up and serving.

Notes

Substitutions & Additions: Swap hot sausage for sweet Italian sausage, ground pork, bacon, or seasoned crumbled firm tofu. Substitute feta with goat cheese or ricotta dollops, or add Parmesan. Adjust heat with red pepper flakes or hot honey variation. Try a white sauce base. Add sautéed onions, bell peppers, or roasted red peppers sparingly. Tips for Success: Preheating your pizza stone or baking sheet is crucial for a crispy bottom crust. Don't overload the pizza with toppings. Use parchment paper for easier transfer. Keep an eye on your pizza as oven temperatures vary. Cook sausage ahead of time for faster assembly. How to Store: Let leftovers cool completely. Store in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic/foil in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in a skillet on the stovetop (covered) or in the oven/toaster oven for best results; microwave works but sacrifices crispness.