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Grilled Sausage and Peppers Pizza

Grilled Sausage and Peppers Pizza for Ultimate Summer Flavor

A delicious Grilled Sausage and Peppers Pizza that brings ultimate summer flavor to your table, featuring grilled sausage and colorful bell peppers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Base
  • 1 pound Pizza Dough fresh or store-bought
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pesto can substitute with marinara or olive oil mix
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese melts beautifully
  • 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese for creaminess
For the Toppings
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion can use red onion for milder taste
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper can substitute with green for more zest
  • 1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper can swap for more red if needed
  • 4 links Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage choose mild if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Grill: Clean and lightly oil your grill grates, then preheat to 425°F.
  2. Grill Vegetables: Toss quartered bell peppers and halved onions with olive oil, grill for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Grill Sausage: Cook sausages on grill for 8-10 minutes until heated through and crispy.
  4. Slice Ingredients: Slice grilled sausage and chop the grilled vegetables; tent with foil.
  5. Prepare Dough: Drizzle a baking sheet with olive oil, roll out pizza dough and grill for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Top Pizza: Spread pesto on grilled dough, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, and grill for 2 minutes.
  7. Assemble Pizza: Top melted cheese with sausage, grilled veggies, dollops of ricotta, and basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure grill is well-oiled and watch the heat to avoid burning the crust. Consider adding different cheeses for added flavor.

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