Ultimate Savory Sausage & Cheese Pizza
This Ultimate Savory Sausage & Cheese Pizza takes the pizza experience to new heights with its unique crazy crust, which comes together effortlessly with a delightful batter base that crisps beautifully in the oven. Inspired by a movie night favorite, this pizza is packed with flavor thanks to the well-seasoned pork sausage and gooey mozzarella. Feel free to customize with your own favorite toppings—like pepperoni, olives, or bell peppers—for a personal touch. Perfect for a fun night in with friends or family, this dish guarantees to please any crowd with its delightful blend of savory flavors and irresistible crust.
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Servings
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Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
bulk pork sausage
1 1/2 lbs (cooked and drained)
unbleached flour
1 cup (for batter)
salt
1 teaspoon (for batter)
Italian seasoning or oregano
1 teaspoon (for batter)
black pepper
1/8 teaspoon (for batter)
eggs
2 (beaten)
milk
2/3 cup (for batter)
chopped onion
1/4 cup (fresh)
sliced fresh mushrooms
4 ounces (optional)
tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) can (for topping)
oregano leaves
1-2 teaspoons (for topping)
shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup (for topping)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).
2
In a large skillet, cook the bulk pork sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside.
3
Prepare your pizza pan by lightly greasing a 14 or 12-inch pizza pan, then dust with flour or cornmeal to prevent sticking.
4
In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of unbleached flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning or oregano, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper. Mix these dry ingredients together.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 eggs and 2/3 cup of milk. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the egg and milk blend, stirring until the batter is smooth and well combined.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared pizza pan, tilting it to ensure an even layer that covers the entire bottom of the pan.
7
Evenly distribute the cooked sausage, 1/4 cup of chopped onion, and, if desired, 4 ounces of sliced fresh mushrooms over the batter layer.
8
Place the pizza on the low rack in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crust is a deep golden brown for optimal crispiness.
9
While the pizza crust is baking, combine 1 (8 ounce) can of tomato sauce with 1 to 2 teaspoons of oregano leaves in a small bowl.
10
Once the crust is ready, remove the pizza from the oven, drizzle the prepared tomato sauce over the top, and sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
11
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Ultimate Savory Sausage & Cheese Pizza unique?
The pizza features a unique crazy crust made from a batter base that crisps beautifully in the oven.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).
How should the pork sausage be prepared?
Cook 1 1/2 lbs of bulk pork sausage in a skillet until browned and fully cooked, then drain the excess grease.
How do I prevent the pizza from sticking to the pan?
Lightly grease a 12 or 14-inch pizza pan and dust it with flour or cornmeal.
What dry ingredients are needed for the batter crust?
You will need 1 cup of unbleached flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning or oregano, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper.
What wet ingredients are used for the batter?
The wet ingredients consist of 2 eggs and 2/3 cup of milk whisked together.
How is the pizza batter mixed?
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the whisked eggs and milk, stirring until the batter is smooth.
How do I ensure the batter covers the pan evenly?
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tilt it so that the mixture covers the entire bottom.
What toppings are added before the first bake?
Distribute the cooked sausage, 1/4 cup of chopped onion, and optionally 4 ounces of sliced fresh mushrooms over the batter.
Where should the pizza pan be placed in the oven?
The pizza should be placed on the low rack of the preheated oven.
How long does the crust bake initially?
The crust bakes for 25 to 30 minutes until it reaches a deep golden brown.
How do I prepare the tomato sauce topping?
Combine one 8-ounce can of tomato sauce with 1 to 2 teaspoons of oregano leaves in a small bowl.
When is the cheese added to the pizza?
The cheese is added after the first 25-30 minute bake, once the tomato sauce has been drizzled over the crust.
How much cheese is required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
How long is the final baking period?
Return the pizza to the oven for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
What is the final indicator that the pizza is done?
The pizza is ready when the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Can I customize the toppings on this pizza?
Yes, you can add pepperoni, olives, bell peppers, or any of your other favorite toppings.
What size pizza pan is recommended?
The recipe suggests using either a 12-inch or 14-inch pizza pan.
What kind of flour is best for the batter?
Unbleached flour is recommended for creating the pizza batter.
Are the mushrooms required for this recipe?
No, the 4 ounces of sliced fresh mushrooms are listed as an optional topping.
What type of sausage is used?
The recipe specifies 1 1/2 lbs of bulk pork sausage.
How much onion is used in the recipe?
The recipe requires 1/4 cup of fresh chopped onion.
Does this recipe include Italian seasoning?
Yes, you can use 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning or oregano in the batter.
What should the crust look like for optimal crispiness?
The crust should be baked until it is a deep golden brown.
Is this a good recipe for a movie night?
Yes, it is inspired by movie night favorites and is perfect for a fun night in with friends or family.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 12 total ingredients listed for this pizza.
Is nutritional information available for this pizza?
No, the nutritional values like calories and fat are not specified in the current data.
What is the category of this recipe?
This recipe is categorized as a pizza and is considered a party food or easy recipe.
Can I use black pepper in the crust?
Yes, 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper is included in the dry ingredients for the batter.
What kind of tomato sauce is used for the topping?
The recipe uses one 8-ounce can of standard tomato sauce mixed with oregano.