Save The first time I made this pizza, my friend Sarah took one bite and actually went quiet for a full ten seconds. The way hot honey hits salty feta and spicy sausage creates this incredible flavor wave that makes people stop mid conversation.
I brought these to a Super Bowl party last winter and watched them disappear in minutes while the delivery sat ignored on the counter. Theres something about the honey drizzle that makes people hover around the kitchen waiting for the next pizza to come out.
Ingredients
- Pizza dough: Store bought works perfectly fine but let it come to room temperature for easier stretching
- Hot Italian sausage: Removing casings and crumbling before cooking gives you those perfect bite sized spicy pockets throughout
- Mozzarella cheese: Shredded from a block melts better than pre shredded which has anti caking agents
- Feta cheese: The creamy tang cuts through the heat and creates these amazing salty bursts
- Hot honey: Regular honey works but infused hot honey takes this to another level entirely
- Red pepper flakes: Optional but recommended if you want to dial up the heat even more
- Fresh herbs: Parsley or basil adds a bright fresh finish that cuts through all the richness
Instructions
- Get your oven screaming hot:
- Preheat to 475°F and put your pizza stone in now if using one
- Crank up the heat:
- Cook the sausage in a skillet until browned and fully cooked through
- Stretch and prep:
- Roll dough on a floured surface then brush lightly with olive oil
- Build the masterpiece:
- Layer mozzarella first then sausage and crumbled feta evenly across both pizzas
- Bake until golden:
- Cook 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling
- The magic moment:
- Drizzle hot honey immediately while pizzas are still hot
- Finish and rest:
- Add fresh herbs and red pepper flakes then let rest 5 minutes before slicing
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Save This recipe has become my go to when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Last week my neighbor actually asked for the recipe while helping me carry leftovers home.
Getting That Perfect Crisp
I learned the hard way that stretching cold dough leads to frustrating snap back. Letting it sit on the counter for 30 minutes while the oven preheats makes all the difference between a struggle and an effortless stretch.
Balancing The Flavors
The key here is not going too heavy on any single element. Too much feta overpowers the sausage while too much honey makes it cloying. I aim for that perfect bite where all three flavors hit at once.
Make It Your Own
Caramelized onions add this incredible sweetness that plays beautifully with the honey. Sometimes I add arugula after baking for a peppery fresh contrast that cuts through the richness.
- Try swapping goat cheese for feta if you want a milder tang
- A drizzle of balsamic glaze alongside the honey creates amazing depth
- Vegetarian sausage actually works surprisingly well here
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Save Theres nothing quite like pulling that first bubbling slice away from the rest and watching the honey stretch between the pieces. Enjoy every bite.
Kitchen Guide
- → What makes the honey hot?
Hot honey is honey infused with chili peppers, giving it a spicy kick. You can buy it pre-made or make your own by mixing regular honey with red pepper flakes and heating gently.
- → Can I make this vegetarian?
Absolutely! Swap the hot Italian sausage for plant-based sausage crumbles or skip the meat entirely and add more vegetables like bell peppers, red onion, or mushrooms.
- → Why add honey after baking?
Honey burns and caramelizes too quickly at high oven temperatures. Drizzling it on after baking preserves its flavor and texture while creating that perfect sweet finish.
- → What's the best way to reheat leftovers?
Reheat in a 375°F oven for 5-8 minutes until the cheese melts and crust crisps. Avoid microwaving, which makes the crust soggy.
- → Can I use fresh dough instead of store-bought?
Yes, homemade pizza dough works beautifully and often yields better flavor. Just make sure it's at room temperature before rolling for easier handling.
- → What other toppings pair well with these flavors?
Caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, or fresh arugula added after baking complement the sweet-and-spicy profile beautifully.