Sausage Ricotta Honey Hot Pizza 25-Minute Bold Sweet-Heat Slice
Sausage Ricotta Honey Hot Pizza combines savory Italian sausage, creamy ricotta, melted mozzarella, and a drizzle of honey for a balanced sweet and spicy slice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 pound pizza dough
1/2 pound Italian sausage casing removed
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
3/4 cup whole milk ricotta drained if needed
1 to 2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Pinch salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 475°F and heat pizza stone if using.
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Cook sausage in skillet until browned, then drain.
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Stretch dough into a 12-inch round and place on baking surface.
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Brush edges with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt.
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Add mozzarella, sausage, and dollops of ricotta.
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Bake 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden.
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Drizzle with honey and sprinkle red pepper flakes.
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Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Drain ricotta to avoid excess moisture. Adjust honey and spice levels to taste.