Cheater’s Sicilian-Style Pizza with Jalapeños and Honey Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Cheater’s Sicilian-Style Pizza with Jalapeños and Honey. A quick and easy recipe that combines spicy jalapeños with sweet honey on a crispy pizza base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pizza:
- 1 pound store-bought pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for pan
- 1 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- red pepper flakes (optional)
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and lightly oil a 9×13-inch baking pan. Press the dough into the pan, drizzle with olive oil, and let rest.
- Add Toppings: Spread mozzarella over the dough, dollop pizza sauce, add jalapeños, and sprinkle Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden. Drizzle with honey, add red pepper flakes and basil.
- Serve: Cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Customize with soppressata, mushrooms, or roasted garlic.
- Adjust jalapeños for desired heat level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
