Homemade SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI PIZZA
This homemade sausage and pepperoni pizza recipe is when you mix the two meats across the entire pizza. Basically, this two meat pizza is as easy as a one-meat pizza. Also, this is listed in our Homemade Pizzas in Oven Guide and is a part of our Pizzas, Italian Cuisine, Oven Dinners, Pork, and Main Dishes categories.
About Homemade Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza
Overall, this is how to make a combination of sausage and pepperoni mixed across the pizza. Also, if you don’t want those 2 meats mixed, here is the divided half pepperoni and half sausage pizza recipe.
First Steps of Homemade Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza
Overall, here are the steps for making the best homemade sausage and pepperoni pizza recipe. So, start by making your own pizza dough and getting your toppings ready.
Make The Dough for Homemade Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza
Basically, make the pizza dough homemade from scratch by hand. Also, you could make it easier with a bread maker. So, here are both ways. Finally, you could also just buy it.
Add the Pizza Toppings in Order
The basic list for toppings in order
- Initially, start with rolled out pizza dough
- Then, add tomato-based sauce
- If using sausage, that goes on next.
- Then, cheeses are added.
- Then, veggies and other meats (except pepperoni) are added in any order.
- Spices (can use Oregano to substitute for Italian Seasonings, if used)
- Finally, Pepperoni slices always go on last.
See the toppings added in order.
Optional Toppings for Homemade Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza
- Onions
- Mushrooms (sliced or diced)
- Bell Peppers (Green, Red, or Yellow)
- Black or Green Olives (diced or sliced)
- Tomatoes (diced, thin sliced, or sun-dried)
- Spinach (fresh, chopped)
- Extra Cheese
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Fresh Basil
Oven Instructions
So, you bake your pizza on pizza pan, cast iron, stone, or steel. The oven is often set at 500°F. Also, the timings are shown in the recipe for each type of baking surface you might use.
Nutritional Facts for Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza
The nutritional values for sausage & pepperoni pizza are shown in the <Print Recipe> option. Also, click here to read from the Homemade Pizza School on the health benefits of homemade pizza. Basically, it talks about concerns of preservatives and additives from commercial sources.
Pizza Sides with Homemade Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza
Pizza sides for sausage and pepperoni pizza can be a salad and a cookie. However, read our article “Sides With Pizza: The Best Pizza Sides To Serve” to see a very large list of ideas.
Conclusion
In conclusion, making your own sausage and pepperoni pizza is just as delicious as your local pizzeria, or possibly better! So, plan it ahead and you control what goes in it. Don’t order out. Make your own! Also, read our article on “What Is Pepperoni Made Of?“
And, if you want a step up higher than this pizza, check out our Supreme Pizza with all the toppings loaded.
Sausage-Pepperoni Pizza
Equipment
- 1 Pizza Baking Surface Pizza Pan, Baking Sheet, Pizza Stone, or Pizza Steel
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Ingredients
Pizza Dough (or use premade)
- 1 cup water warm from tap
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or other vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp Vital Wheat Gluten optional for extra chewiness
- ½ tsp garlic powder optional
- ½ tsp active, dry yeast can be quick rising, instant, or bread maker yeast
Shaping Pizza Dough
- 2 Tbsp flour on work surface
- 1 Tbsp oil only for coating pan/sheet
- 2 Tbsp corn meal or semolina flour, for reducing dough sticking
Pizza Toppings
- ¾ cup Tomato-based Sauce Sauce Choices: tomato, spaghetti, pizza, Ragu, or marinara
- ½ lb pork sausage or Italian sausage (casing removed); cooked and crumbled
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese can replace 2 ounces with fresh Parmesan and/or Asiago cheeses
- 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese grated (from shaker)
- ½ medium bell pepper optional: diced small
- ⅓ medium onion optional: purple or sweet; diced
- 1 medium tomato optional: seeds removed, diced
- 1 tsp Italian seasonings or oregano
- 3 oz pepperoni slices
Instructions
- PIZZA DOUGH (or use premade)Make pizza dough homemade or make pizza dough using bread machine. If dough is already prepared and from fridge, let it sit out at least 30 minutes; if frozen, wait at least 1 hour.1 cup water, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 2 cups bread flour, 2 Tbsp Vital Wheat Gluten, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp active, dry yeast
- About 15-30 minutes before dough is ready to shape, START to preheat oven at 500°F with a shelf at 2nd from top level. If using pizza stone or pizza steel, insert in oven now.
- Shape pizza dough as needed for your pizza pan, baking sheet, pizza stone, or pizza steel. Only if using pizza pan or baking sheet: Spray or oil pan/sheet. Sprinkle corn meal on pan/sheet, place dough, use oil or water on dough, if needed to shape it. If dough needs more rest time, can prep toppings.2 Tbsp flour, 1 Tbsp oil
- TOPPINGSCook sausage and crumble it. If using Italian sausage, remove and discard its casing; then, cut into small pieces and cook.½ lb pork sausage
- Cut and measure remaining toppings and set aside.
- Only if using a pizza peel: Ensure peel and work surface has corn meal applied. Ensure pizza shaped dough is positioned (whether on peel or work surface), is movable, and transferable.2 Tbsp corn meal
- When dough is shaped and ready, add your toppings using this sequence: sauce, fresh cheese(s), sausage, veggies, spices, parmesan cheese, pepperoni.¾ cup Tomato-based Sauce, ½ lb pork sausage, 8 oz mozzarella cheese, ½ medium bell pepper, ⅓ medium onion, 1 medium tomato, 1 tsp Italian seasonings, 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, 3 oz pepperoni slices
- BAKINGTransfer topped pizza onto baking surface in preheated 500°F oven onto the 2nd from upper shelf.Baking TIME guidelines: cast iron skillet/pan (20-24 minutes or preheated iron 16-22 minutes), thin metal pizza pan or baking sheet (21-23 minutes), pizza stone (16-20 minutes), ¼" pizza steel (12-16 minutes).
- Let cooked pizza rest about 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
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Loved making this pepperoni and sausage pizza. But, the best part was seeing it out of the oven and eating it.