Low Sodium Detroit Pan Style Sausage Cheese Pizza

Treat yourself to the ultimate guilty pleasure with a healthy twist in this Low Sodium Detroit Pan Style Sausage Cheese Pizza. Featuring a thick, airy crust baked to golden perfection in a Detroit-style pan, this recipe packs all the indulgent flavor you crave without the extra sodium. A savory, homemade no-salt-added tomato sauce sets the stage, while a perfectly seasoned low-sodium pork sausage blend and a delicious mix of low-sodium mozzarella and brick cheese create a gooey, irresistible topping with crispy caramelized edges. Perfect as a hearty weeknight dinner or an impressive game-day centerpiece, this pizza is a must-try for both health-conscious and flavor-loving foodies alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Instant dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup No salt added tomato sauce
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 1 teaspoon Ground fennel seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1.5 cups Low sodium mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1.5 cups Low sodium brick cheese, cubed
• 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1.25 cups warm water, 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Stir and let sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.

Step 2

Add 3 tablespoons olive oil to the yeast mixture, then gradually mix in 3.25 cups all-purpose flour until a dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm environment for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, combine 0.5 pound ground pork, 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds, 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon onion powder, and 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook until the sausage is browned and cooked through. Set aside.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C). Lightly oil a 9x13 inch Detroit-style pizza pan or a similar baking dish.

Step 7

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and stretch it out to fit the oiled pan, making sure it reaches the edges and corners.

Step 8

Spread 1 cup no salt added tomato sauce evenly over the dough.

Step 9

Evenly distribute 1.5 cups shredded low sodium mozzarella and 1.5 cups cubed low sodium brick cheese over the sauce, ensuring some cheese touches the edges to create a crispy crust edge.

Step 10

Sprinkle the cooked sausage uniformly over the top of the cheese layer.

Step 11

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden brown.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing.

Step 13

Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, serve, and enjoy your low sodium Detroit pan style sausage cheese pizza.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1759.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4410.0

Total Fat 233.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 644.6mg	0%
Sodium 1123.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 353.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.4g
Protein 223.4g	0%

Vitamin D 76.9IU	0%
Calcium 3974.4mg	0%
Iron 25.5mg	0%
Potassium 1710.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.6%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 32.1%