Sausage Mushroom Pizza

Sausage mushroom pizza represents the ideal marriage of savory Italian sausage and earthy mushrooms, creating a deeply satisfying pizza that balances rich meat flavors with umami-packed fungi. This classic combination delivers restaurant-quality results at home when you understand proper ingredient preparation and cooking techniques.

Ingredients and How to Make Sausage Mushroom Pizza

For the Pizza Dough

• 3 cups bread flour
• 1 cup warm water (110°F)
• 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar

For the Toppings

• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 12 ounces mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, button)
• 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
• 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

Making the Dough:

1. Dissolve sugar in warm water, then sprinkle yeast over surface
2. Let stand 5-10 minutes until foamy and active
3. Combine flour and salt in large bowl
4. Add yeast mixture and olive oil to dry ingredients
5. Mix until shaggy dough forms, then knead 8-10 minutes until smooth
6. Place in oiled bowl, cover, and rise 1 hour until doubled

Preparing the Toppings:

1. Remove sausage from casings and crumble into bite-sized pieces
2. Cook sausage in large skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through
3. Remove sausage, leaving 2 tablespoons fat in pan
4. Clean mushrooms and slice ¼-inch thick
5. Sauté mushrooms in sausage fat until golden and moisture evaporates
6. Add garlic and onions, cook 2 minutes more
7. Season with oregano and red pepper flakes

Assembly and Baking:

1. Preheat oven to 475°F (place pizza stone inside if using)
2. Punch down dough and roll into 14-16 inch circle on floured surface
3. Transfer to oiled pizza pan or parchment paper
4. Brush edges with olive oil for golden crust
5. Spread sauce evenly, leaving 1-inch border for crust
6. Add half the mozzarella, then sausage and mushroom mixture
7. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
8. Bake 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbles
9. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing and garnish with fresh basil

Conclusion

Sausage mushroom pizza combines classic Italian flavors in perfect harmony, creating a deeply satisfying meal that showcases both technique and quality ingredients. Whether making dough from scratch or using store-bought, understanding proper sausage cooking, mushroom preparation, and assembly techniques ensures consistently delicious results. This timeless combination proves that sometimes the most beloved dishes are also the most rewarding to master at home.

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Jennifer Glover

I’m Jennifer, the writer, recipe developer and photographer behind this site. I love food! I dream in food! I started CGC in October of 2011 as a way to catalog the constant thoughts of food that float through my mind. The best part of my day is dancing around my kitchen to music, singing my lungs out, while creating and photographing dishes inspired from years of travel, mixed with good ole southern culture to share with you. Thanks for reading and I hope you keep coming back for more recipes, travel bits and a dash of this and that... Cheers!

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