Spicy Sausage & Jalapeño Pizza 🌶🥩 Savory, Fiery, and Built for Heat-Lovers With Bold, Meaty Flavor

The Spicy Sausage & Jalapeño Pizza hits hard with crumbled sausage, sliced jalapeños, and molten cheese over a golden, crisp crust. It’s not subtle — it’s punchy, smoky, and spicy with real chew.

A crowd-pleaser with just enough danger to keep it exciting.

Ingredients (Makes one 12–14″ pizza)

Dough

Use your favorite pizza dough — standard thickness or slightly crisp-leaning works best.

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Sauce & Cheese

• ½ cup crushed San Marzano tomatoes or simple pizza sauce
• 4 oz low-moisture mozzarella, shredded
• 2 tbsp grated pecorino or parmesan

Toppings

• ½ lb spicy Italian sausage (raw, casing removed)
• 1–2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
• Olive oil for drizzling
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional but encouraged)

Optional Finishers

• Hot honey or chili crisp
• Fresh cilantro or parsley
• Lime zest for contrast

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Sausage

1. In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until just browned and crumbly — don’t overcook, it’ll finish in the oven.
2. Drain excess fat and set aside.

Step 2: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat oven to 500°F+ (260°C) with pizza stone or steel.
2. Heat for at least 45 minutes for max crisp and char.

Step 3: Assemble the Pizza

1. Stretch dough to a 12–14″ round.
2. Spread a light layer of sauce.
3. Add mozzarella and pecorino.
4. Scatter sausage and jalapeños evenly.
5. Drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using.

Step 4: Bake

1. Bake for 6–9 minutes until crust is puffed and blistered and cheese is browned in spots.
2. Broil briefly if you want deeper char.

Step 5: Finish and Serve

1. Optional: drizzle with hot honey or chili oil for sweet heat contrast.
2. Add chopped herbs or lime zest if desired.
3. Slice and serve hot — this one doesn’t wait.

Flavor Variations

• Triple Pepper Pie – Add banana peppers and crushed Calabrian chilies
• Sweet & Spicy – Use sweet Italian sausage + jalapeños + hot honey
• Smoked Version – Use smoked mozzarella or chipotle in the sauce
• Breakfast Remix – Crack an egg on top before baking for spicy brunch energy

Drink Pairings

• Beer – West Coast IPA, smoked lager, or hoppy amber
• Wine – Lambrusco, Zinfandel, or chilled Barbera
• Non-Alcoholic – Sparkling limeade or cucumber agua fresca

Final Thoughts

The Spicy Sausage & Jalapeño Pizza brings heat, chew, and real bite to the table — perfect for spice lovers, meat fans, and anyone tired of mild pies. It’s pizza with attitude, no apology required.

Brown it. Blaze it. Bite in. 🌶🥩🔥🍕

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