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The ultimate pizza night classic, loaded with pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, onions, olives, and mushrooms. A perfectly balanced, savory pie with a chewy crust and gooey cheese that everyone will love.
Prepare the Pizza Dough
Cook Sausage and Prep Toppings
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The ultimate pizza night classic, loaded with pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, onions, olives, and mushrooms. A perfectly balanced, savory pie with a chewy crust and gooey cheese that everyone will love.
This italian_american recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 871.64 calories per serving with 40.62g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
Preheat Oven and Assemble
Bake the Pizza
Rest and Serve
Omit the pepperoni and sausage. Add other vegetables like artichoke hearts, spinach (squeezed dry), or roasted red peppers.
Use hot Italian sausage instead of mild, and add sliced jalapeños or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes with the toppings.
For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 of the mozzarella with shredded provolone, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese after baking.
Brush the crust edge with garlic-infused olive oil before baking for extra flavor and a beautiful golden finish.
The combination of Italian sausage, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese provides a significant amount of protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
The tomato-based pizza sauce is an excellent source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to a reduced risk of certain chronic diseases and improved skin health.
The variety of vegetable toppings like bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms contributes essential vitamins (like Vitamin C and B vitamins) and minerals (like potassium) to your meal.
A single slice of a homemade 12-inch Supreme Pizza typically contains between 300 and 400 calories, depending on the thickness of the crust and the amount of cheese and meat used.
Supreme Pizza is a calorie-dense food, high in sodium and saturated fat. However, making it at home allows you to control the ingredients. You can increase its nutritional value by adding more vegetables, using leaner meats, and controlling the amount of cheese.
Yes, and it's highly recommended for better flavor! After the first rise, you can refrigerate the dough in an airtight container for up to 3 days. This slow, cold fermentation develops a more complex flavor. Let it sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours before stretching.
A soggy crust is usually caused by three things: an oven that isn't hot enough, using too much sauce, or overloading with wet toppings. Ensure your oven and pizza stone are fully preheated, use a moderate amount of sauce, and pat wet ingredients like mushrooms dry before adding them.
Absolutely! To save time, you can use store-bought dough. Be sure to let it come to room temperature for about 30-60 minutes before you try to stretch it, as this will make it much more pliable.