Description
Indulge in the fiery flavors of this Spicy Sausage and Pepperoncini Thin Crust Pizza. With a perfect blend of savory sausage, tangy pepperoncini, and gooey cheese, this pizza is a surefire hit for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Thin Pizza Crust:
- 1 thin pizza crust (store-bought or homemade)
Pizza Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup spicy Italian sausage (cooked and crumbled)
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced red onions
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and place a pizza stone if using.
- Prepare the Crust: Place the thin pizza crust on a baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, sausage, pepperoncini, and onions over the crust. Add red pepper flakes and olive oil.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and bubbly. Rest for 2 minutes, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake directly on a preheated pizza stone or steel.
- You can use hot Italian sausage or mild depending on your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
