Sausage Cast Iron Skillet Pizza

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place an oven rack on the bottom third of the oven. Make sure your pizza dough is at room tempature. If it’s not, let the dough sit out until it is. This will help the dough stretch.

2. Pour olive oil into a 9 or 10-inch cast iron skillet. Tilt the skillet until the oil coats the entirety of the bottom of the pan. Cast iron is very important as it is naturally non- stick and creates a crispy crust.

3. Place the dough in the middle of the skillet. Use your fingers to push the dough to the It’s okay if it stretches back at first, let it set while you prep the rest of the ingredients.

4. Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and use a wooden spoon to break up the sausage into various bite-sized pieces. Use the back of the spoon to flatten the sausage so it’s very thin. Cook until crispy and brown. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

5. After the sausage is cooked, push the dough to the edges again if it shrunk.

6. Sprinkle the dough with half of the mozzarella. Use a spoon to dollop the sauce on the cheese in various spots. Cover with remaining mozzarella cheese. Scatter the cooked sausage on the cheese. Sprinkle with parmesan and season with a little salt and freshly cracked black pepper.