Description
A flavorful hot honey sausage pizza combining spicy Italian sausage, tangy feta, and gooey mozzarella cheese on a crispy pizza crust, finished with a drizzle of sweet and spicy Lola’s hot honey and fresh basil for a balanced, mouthwatering bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce
Cheeses
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Toppings
- 8 oz hot Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- Fresh basil, shredded (about 2 tablespoons)
Finishing
- Lola’s hot honey, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). If using a pizza stone, place it inside the oven to heat thoroughly before baking.
- Prepare the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your preferred thickness. Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet or the preheated pizza stone. Brush the surface of the dough lightly with olive oil to promote a crispy crust.
- Build the base: Spread a thin, even layer of tomato or pizza sauce over the dough. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly atop the sauce.
- Add the toppings: Scatter the cooked and crumbled hot Italian sausage evenly over the cheese, then sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Bake the pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese becomes bubbly with a slight golden tint.
- Finish & drizzle: Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for about a minute. Drizzle generously with Lola’s hot honey, sprinkle fresh shredded basil over the top, slice, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, use a pizza stone and ensure it is fully preheated before baking.
- You can substitute hot Italian sausage with mild sausage if you prefer less spice.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to your preferred level of sweetness and heat.
- Fresh basil adds a bright herbal note — don’t skip it for authentic flavor balance.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: hot honey pizza, sausage pizza, feta cheese pizza, spicy pizza, homemade pizza, Italian sausage pizza, Lola's hot honey, pizza recipe
