Ingredients for Little Sausage Pizzas
For the Base
- Pizza dough: 1 batch (store-bought or homemade)
- Pizza sauce: 1 cup
For the Toppings
- Italian sausage: 1 cup, cooked and crumbled
- Mozzarella cheese: 2 cups, shredded
- Optional toppings:
- Sliced mushrooms (½ cup)
- Diced bell peppers (½ cup)
- Sliced black olives (¼ cup)
- Red onion, thinly sliced (¼ cup)
For Seasoning
- Oregano: 1 tsp
- Basil: 1 tsp
- Red chili flakes: ½ tsp (optional)
Instructions for Little Sausage Pizzas
- Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the Dough
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Use a round cutter (or a glass) to cut the dough into small circles, approximately 3 inches in diameter.
- Place the circles on the prepared baking sheet.
- Cook the Sausage
- In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Drain any excess grease and set aside to cool.
- Assemble the Pizzas
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each dough circle.
- Add a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
- Top with crumbled sausage and any additional toppings of your choice.
- Sprinkle oregano, basil, and chili flakes for extra flavor.
- Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Let the pizzas cool for a minute before serving.
- Serve warm as a snack, appetizer, or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal.
