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Flavorful Grilled Sausage and Peppers Pizza

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A quick and easy grilled pizza featuring smoky Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, and melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for summer BBQs and casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
  • 3–4 Italian sausage links (about 12 ounces / 340 g), casings removed
  • 2 medium bell peppers, thinly sliced (mixed colors: red, yellow, green)
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 170 g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Handful of fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F/200°C).
  2. Remove casings from sausage and crumble into a hot skillet or grill basket. Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat on paper towels and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté sliced peppers, onions, and minced garlic. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch (30 cm) circle. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
  5. Place the dough directly on the grill grates. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until grill marks appear and crust firms but is not fully cooked.
  6. Flip the grilled dough so the cooked side is up. Spread mozzarella evenly over the surface, then scatter cooked sausage and peppers on top.
  7. Close the grill lid and cook for another 4-6 minutes until cheese melts and crust is golden and crisp.
  8. Remove pizza from grill, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve immediately.

Notes

Pre-cook sausage and peppers to avoid soggy crust and ensure full cooking. Brush dough with olive oil to prevent sticking. Use indirect heat to melt cheese without burning crust. Move pizza to cooler grill spots if cooking unevenly. Avoid overloading toppings to keep crust crisp.

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Keywords: grilled pizza, sausage and peppers, summer recipe, BBQ pizza, easy pizza recipe, Italian sausage pizza

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