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sausage & smoked mozzarella pizza

Decadent Sausage & Smoked Mozzarella Pizza for Cozy Nights

This sausage & smoked mozzarella pizza elevates dinner to gourmet comfort food with a sweet potato béchamel.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough store-bought or homemade
For the Sweet Potato Béchamel
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes cubed
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock or vegetable stock for vegetarian
  • 1 cup Whole Milk or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese or Swiss for substitution
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Ground Sausage or turkey sausage
  • 1 cup Smoked Mozzarella regular mozzarella as alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large stock pot
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Step 2: Prepare the sweet potato béchamel by combining cubed sweet potatoes, whole milk, minced garlic, and chicken stock over medium heat. Boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until fork-tender. Blend until smooth, then add nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Fold in cheeses until melted and creamy.
  3. Step 3: Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface into a 9 x 13-inch rectangle. Transfer to a baking sheet and spread a generous layer of sweet potato béchamel, leaving a one-inch border. Sprinkle with cooked sausage and smoked mozzarella.
  4. Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly. Cover edges with foil if they darken too quickly.
  5. Step 5: Let pizza cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil, slice, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are fully cooked before blending. Keep a close watch while baking to prevent burning edges. Experiment with toppings for added flavor. Prepare the béchamel in advance for convenience.

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