⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 1 (12-inch) Pizza dough
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 tsp Olive oil
• 8 oz Italian sausage
• 1 medium Bell peppers (any color)
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 1 cup, shredded Mozzarella cheese

📖 Instructions

1. First, let's get that BBQ flavor base goin'. In a medium bowl, combine your BBQ sauce with a teaspoon of olive oil. Set this aside for a sec.
2. Next up, the sausage. If you're using pre-cooked sausage, simply slice it into thin rounds. If it's raw, cook it in a pan over medium heat, breaking it up into crumbles as it browns. Once it's cooked through, drain any excess grease.
3. Time for the peppers! Slice your bell peppers and onions into thin strips. You can use whatever peppers you like here – my personal favorite is a mix of sweet and hot!
4. Now, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. It's almost pizza time, people!
5. Lightly grease your pizza stone or baking sheet with olive oil. This'll prevent sticking and helps with getting a nice crust.
6. Roll out your pizza dough to your desired thickness. If you’re using store bought dough – fantastic! Just make sure to let it sit at room temp for a while to make it easier to work with. If you are making it from scratch? You legend, you!
7. Spread the BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Don't be shy with the sauce!
8. Evenly distribute the cooked sausage and sliced peppers and onions over the BBQ sauce. Feel free to get creative with the placement. I like to make it look pretty...ish
9. Now for the cheese! Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the toppings. A little extra cheese never hurt anyone.
10. Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated grill or onto the baking sheet. If using the grill, place it on the grates and close the lid. If using an oven, stick it in at 400°F (200°C).
11. Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. If you are using the grill, make sure to keep an eye on it and rotate every 3-4 minutes to avoid burning.
12. Once cooked, remove the pizza from the grill or oven and let it cool slightly before slicing. You want to give the cheese a moment to set. Nobody likes a runaway cheese river!
13. Slice and serve immediately. Enjoy your masterpiece!

📝 Notes

• Feel free to add other toppings like mushrooms, jalapeños, or your favorite cheese!
• If your grill has hot spots, rotate the pizza more frequently to prevent burning.
• Don’t overcook the sausage!