The Best Sheet Pan Pizza Recipe

A super tasty and easy at-home dinner recipe, this Sheet Pan Pizza is fun, flavorful, and the perfect recipe for those Pizza Nights instead of having to order takeout or have frozen pizza!

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I love making my own sheet pan pizza, you can do so much and really get that flavor that you are looking for. Now we do use store-bought dough for this recipe so it’s not completely “homemade”.

Although you can make your own homemade pizza dough easily for this recipe, we want to put this together as quickly as possible and get it on the table.

This is one recipe that the family absolutely loves and it is super versatile with you being able to create your favorite pizza flavors with various toppings.

We went with sausage for this recipe as that is one of our favorites and super basic but still very flavorful because we flavor our own sausage for this!

Absolutely feel free to make this Sheet-Pan Pizza to your flavor, we just want to give you an amazing starter or base recipe that you can build off of.

I don’t know if you can have too much of a good thing here. There are so many different ways to top a pizza. It’s a great recipe to make your own.

So let’s dive into this Sheet Pan Pizza. Bust your your cookie sheet and favorite toppings and let’s get rolling!

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• WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
• INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
• HOW TO MAKE SHEET PAN PIZZA:
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
• DO I HAVE TO MAKE MY OWN SAUSAGE?
• WHAT IS THE BEST PIZZA DOUGH, CAN I MAKE MY OWN?
• WHAT IS THE THICKNESS OF THIS SHEET PAN PIZZA RECIPE?
• WHAT OTHER VARIATIONS CAN I MAKE?
• ANY ADDITIONS?
• ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
• HOW TO STORE:
• DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
• The Best Sheet Pan Pizza Recipe

1. Easily available ingredients help this come together nicely.
2. A little bit of this and a bit of that! You can customize this to your liking.
3. This style of pizza has a nice thicker crust that is chewy and perfect.

• Fennel seeds
• Ground pork
• Garlic
• Dried oregano
• Dried basil
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• Olive oil
• Pizza dough
• Pizza sauce
• Mozzarella cheese
• Garlic powder
• Grated parmesan cheese, to serve

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1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. 
2. Crush the fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle, pulverize them in a coffee grinder, or place them into a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the ground pork, fennel, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. I like to do this by hand.
4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add in the sausage. Break it up into crumbles, stirring occasionally and cook until there is no pink left and it is lightly seared, 8-10 minutes. 
5. Let the sausage drain on a paper-towel-lined plate until you are ready to assemble the pizza.
6. Brush a 9×13 rimmed baking sheet with the olive oil all over. 
7. Add the pizza dough and stretch it out to fill the whole pan in an even layer. If you are having trouble stretching it, let it sit for 5 minutes, then come back and stretch again.
8. Add pizza sauce and spread it out all over the dough leaving about ½ inch border.
9. Top with half of the mozzarella cheese. 
10. Add the crumbled cooked sausage. Top with the remaining mozzarella. 
11. Sprinkle the oregano and garlic on top of everything. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the crust along the edge is golden brown and the cheese is melted and golden.
12. Let cool for 5 minutes then slice and serve with grated parmesan for topping.

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DO I HAVE TO MAKE MY OWN SAUSAGE?

No, although it is super simple and you can flavor your sausage to your liking you can use store-bought Italian sausage, you can get it in any flavor, sweet, mild, or hot.

WHAT IS THE BEST PIZZA DOUGH, CAN I MAKE MY OWN?

Use your favorite store-bought pizza dough, I like to use the frozen kind that you have to thaw over the kind you find in the can.

Or, use your own pizza dough ball recipe.

WHAT IS THE THICKNESS OF THIS SHEET PAN PIZZA RECIPE?

This makes a thicker, “hand tossed” style to the crust. It is not thin and not Sicilian style.

WHAT OTHER VARIATIONS CAN I MAKE?

Instead of sausage, use your favorite pizza toppings or add them along with the sausage such as pepperoni, sliced bell peppers, thinly sliced onions, sliced mushrooms, chopped-up meatballs, etc.

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ANY ADDITIONS?

The only thing holding you back is your imagination! Pick your favorite things.

You decide what the perfect pan pizza looks like.

• Pepperoni slices: Classic and full of flavor, a perfect companion to the sausage.
• Fresh basil leaves: Add them after baking for a bright, herbal note.
• Red peppers: Thinly sliced for sweet crunch, bringing color and texture.
• Extra drizzle of store-bought sauce: A little on top for even more saucy goodness.
• Italian seasoning: A sprinkle of dried herbs over the cheese gives that pizzeria taste.
• Fresh mozzarella cheese: Swap some of the shredded cheese for fresh mozzarella slices for a creamy bite.
• Mushrooms: Sliced mushrooms add earthy flavor and pair well with sausage.
• Chopped olives: Briny olives give a salty pop that brightens up the whole thing.
• Crumbled bacon: Sprinkle crispy bacon bits for a smoky, savory boost.
• Pecorino romano cheese: A final dusting after baking adds extra flavor and saltiness.

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

From the flavorful toppings to the bottom of the crust, you pick your favorite way.

• Store-bought pizza dough: If you’re not into making your own, pick up a ball of pizza dough from the grocery store.
• Different cheese: Use part-skim mozzarella, provolone, or even a pre-grated cheese blend if that’s what you have.
• Avocado oil or vegetable oil: If you’re out of olive oil, these oils work well for brushing the pan.
• Other meats: Swap the sausage for cooked chicken, pepperoni, or even leftover rotisserie chicken to change up the protein.
• Vegan cheese: For a dairy-free option, try your favorite plant-based cheese shreds.
• Gluten-free dough: If you’re gluten sensitive, use a gluten-free crust option so you can still enjoy the pizza.

This can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator where it will last for up to 3 days.

This can also be frozen, place in a freezer container or bag and it will keep for up to 3 months.

To defrost, remove to the refrigerator overnight until thawed. Heat back up in the oven set to 350°F for about 8 minutes or until heated through.

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Looking for that perfect pizza that you can make at home for your next Pizza Night?

You have to try my Sheet Pan Pizza, super easy and oh so delicious.

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