CAST-IRON SAUSAGE PIZZA

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This shortcut cast-iron pizza starts with frozen dough. Add you family's favorite toppings for variety. - Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
2 teaspoons cornmeal
1-1/2 cups pizza sauce
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 small green pepper, sliced into rings
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll and stretch dough into a 10-in. circle. Cover; let rest for 10 minutes. Roll and stretch the dough into a 12-in. circle. Grease a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; sprinkle with cornmeal. Press dough onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of prepared skillet. , Spread with pizza sauce; top with sausage, 1 cup cheese, oregano and green pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until crust is golden brown, 20-25 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 1092mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.