Sausage and Pepper Pizza

Name: Sausage and Pepper Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian,
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet Italian sausage links; 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch wide strips; 1 large onion, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices; 2 tsps McCormick® Grill Mates® Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 pound fresh pizza dough or frozen dough, thawed or 1 prepared thin pizza crust (12-inch); 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided

Sausage and pepper pizza is a delicious, savory twist on classic pizza. Italian sausage pizza combines the flavors of Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, McCormick® Grill Mates® Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, and tangy tomato sauce on a crispy crust. Whether y... Read More Read Less

20m

PREP TIME

25m

COOK TIME

304

CALORIES

8

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8

Ingredients

Step1
1 pound sweet Italian sausage links
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch wide strips
1 large onion, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices
2 teaspoons McCormick® Grill Mates® Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 pound fresh pizza dough or frozen dough, thawed or 1 prepared thin pizza crust (12-inch)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided Substitutions available
- shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Grill sausage over medium heat 20 minutes or until cooked through, turning occasionally. Grill peppers and onions 6 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp, turning occasionally. Sprinkle sausage and vegetables with 1 teaspoon of the Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning while grilling. Cut sausage into thin slices. Cut vegetables into bite-size pieces. Mix tomato sauce and remaining 1 teaspoon Seasoning.
2 Stretch or roll dough on floured baking sheet to a 12- to 14-inch round, about 1/4-inch thick. Brush top of dough with oil. Place oiled-side down on the grill. Close lid. Grill over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until grill marks appear on the bottom of the crust. Carefully flip crust over using tongs or spatula.
3 Spread seasoned tomato sauce on crust. Layer with 1/2 of the cheese, grilled sausage, vegetables and remaining cheese. Close lid. Grill 3 to 4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and crust is browned. (Check pizza often to avoid burning. Rotate pizza, if necessary.) Slide pizza onto baking sheet. Slice and serve immediately.