Spicy Pizza Sausage

Elevate your homemade pizza game with this bold and flavorful Spicy Pizza Sausage recipe! Packed with the perfect blend of smoky paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, and aromatic fennel seeds, this quick-to-make sausage brings a fiery kick to every bite. With just 10 minutes of prep and a simple skillet cooking method, you can create a savory topping that will transform any pizza night into a gourmet experience. Whether you’re layering it on a classic Margherita or adding it to your favorite pasta dish, this sausage is bursting with herbaceous notes of oregano and thyme, underscored by a gentle heat from cayenne pepper. Make-ahead friendly and versatile, this recipe is sure to become a kitchen staple for lovers of spicy, savory goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp ground fennel seeds
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp dried thyme
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork with the paprika, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, ground fennel seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Add 2 tablespoons of water to the mixture and use your hands to thoroughly mix everything until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.

Step 3

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the sausage mixture rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. If time permits, let it rest for up to 2 hours for best results.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, add the sausage mixture to the skillet. Use a spatula to break it up into small crumbles while it cooks.

Step 6

Cook the sausage for about 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until it is browned and fully cooked through with no pink remaining.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and let the sausage cool slightly before using it as a pizza topping or serving it as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(521.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1523.4

Total Fat 109.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 408.2mg	0%
Sodium 2654.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 11.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g	0%
Total Sugars 1.1g
Protein 119.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 200.3mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 328.3mg	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: 65.4%

Protein: 31.6%

Carbs: 3.1%