Description
This Supreme Pizza recipe delivers a delicious, hearty pizza loaded with classic toppings including Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, and onions on a crispy homemade crust, topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering, this 40-minute recipe yields 10 generous slices with a golden crust and bubbling cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 recipe pizza dough
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Toppings
- 1 jar pizza sauce (14 oz.)
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed, cooked and crumbled
- 3 ounces pepperoni, chopped
- 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded (8 oz.)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Prepare the pizza dough according to your preferred recipe to ensure a fresh and airy crust base.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 450° F to create the perfect high temperature for baking your pizza to crispy, golden perfection.
- Prepare Pan and Partially Bake Dough: Grease a pizza pan well. Pat your prepared dough into the pan to evenly cover the surface. Drizzle olive oil over the dough to help it brown and crisp. Bake for 10 minutes to start crisping the crust.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Remove the par-baked crust from the oven. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the surface to your preference. Sprinkle 1-1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella over the sauce. Layer on the cooked Italian sausage, chopped pepperoni, mushrooms, green pepper, and onions. Finish by sprinkling the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top for extra cheesy goodness.
- Bake Pizza: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 15-17 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Slice your pizza into 10 pieces and serve hot for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- You can substitute the Italian sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner option.
- For extra crispiness, consider using a pizza stone instead of a pan during baking.
- If you prefer a spicier pizza, add red pepper flakes or use spicy pepperoni.
- Make sure the sausage is fully cooked before adding as a topping to ensure food safety.
- You can customize toppings based on preferences, such as adding olives or extra veggies.
