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Skillet Pizza

Irresistible Skillet Pizza with Sausage and Caramelized Onions

This skillet pizza features savory sausage and caramelized onions, ensuring a delightful homemade pizzeria experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 package Pizza Dough Use store-bought or homemade.
Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For coating the skillet.
  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce Use your favorite brand or homemade.
  • 8 ounces Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Can substitute with low-fat or vegan cheese.
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage Can use ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • 1 large Caramelized Onions Can replace with sautéed bell peppers.
  • to taste Kosher Salt and Pepper Use sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Optional, can substitute with oregano.

Equipment

  • 12-inch cast iron skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Allow the pizza dough to rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Cook the Italian sausage in a medium skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Caramelize onions in the same skillet with a little olive oil for 10-15 minutes over medium-low heat.
  5. Generously coat a 12-inch cast iron skillet with olive oil and preheat on medium heat.
  6. Press the pizza dough into the bottom and up the sides of the skillet, spread pizza sauce, cheese, sausage, and onions.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and crust is golden-brown.
  8. Cool for 5 minutes, then optionally sprinkle basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This recipe is highly customizable. Feel free to mix and match toppings to your preference.

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