Thin crust pizza with turkey sausage, yellow bell peppers, onions, and cheese, placed on a white plate.

Turkey Sausage Pizza

Name: Turkey Sausage Pizza
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 (19.5-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage; 1 medium green or yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1 (12-inch) pre-baked pizza crust; ½ cup prepared pizza sauce; 2 cups shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese, divided; 2 thin slices red onion, separated into rings; fresh basil, chopped, if desired

Sick of everyday pepperoni pizza? This easy-to-make homemade Turkey Sausage Pizza recipe will break you out of your rut, featuring flavorful Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage, bell peppers and freshly chopped basil.

Total Time

35 Minutes

Serving Size

6 Servings

(19.5-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage

medium green or yellow bell pepper, chopped

(12-inch) pre-baked pizza crust

1/2

cup prepared pizza sauce

cups shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese, divided

thin slices red onion, separated into rings

fresh basil, chopped, if desired

Heat oven to 450ºF.

Remove and discard casing from sausage.

Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Place sausage and hot peppers in hot skillet. Cook uncovered, turning occasionally, 17-19 minutes. Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

Break sausage into chunks and stir occasionally.

Place pizza crust on baking sheet. Spread sauce over crust and add 1 cup cheese. Top with sausage mixture and onion rings. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with fresh basil, if desired.

Calories

440

Protein

32g

Carbohydrates

38g

Fiber

Sugars

Fat

17g

Cholesterol