The School Pizza Sausage Cheese
The School Pizza Sausage Cheese is a deliciously nostalgic dish that captures the essence of classic school lunches. With its crispy crust, savory sausage, and melty mozzarella, each bite transports you back to carefree days filled with laughter and shared slices. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy movie nights, this simple yet flavorful recipe invites everyone to indulge in a cheesy masterpiece that’s easy to make and customize.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup crumbled Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the crumbled sausage for 5-7 minutes until browned; drain excess grease.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, add cooked sausage, and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from oven, cool slightly, slice into wedges, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, drizzle olive oil over the crust before baking. Customize by swapping sausage for pepperoni or adding veggies like bell peppers and onions. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.