Pizza with Sausage Sauerkraut Swiss Cheese
Elevate your pizza night with this bold and irresistible Pizza with Sausage, Sauerkraut, and Swiss Cheese – a delightful fusion of savory, tangy, and creamy flavors. This unique recipe starts with a golden, homemade pizza crust brushed with olive oil for extra crispness, then layered with zesty pizza sauce, melted Swiss and mozzarella cheeses, and crumbled, spiced sausage. The star of the show, sauerkraut, adds a tangy kick that pairs perfectly with optional caraway seeds for that classic deli-inspired touch. Baked to perfection in just 15 minutes, this one-of-a-kind pizza offers a symphony of textures and tastes in every bite. Perfect for adventurous foodies, it's a show-stopping dish that brings bold European flavors to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (approximately 1 pound) Pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 8 ounces Ground sausage (mild or spicy, as preferred)
- 1 cup Sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
- 1.5 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons Caraway seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a 12–14-inch circle or an oval shape, depending on preference. Transfer the dough to a sheet of parchment paper for easy handling.
Brush the surface of the pizza dough evenly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sogginess and enhance browning.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground sausage. Cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it into small, crumbled pieces, until fully cooked and browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a strainer, rinse the sauerkraut under cold water to reduce excess tanginess, then squeeze out the moisture using paper towels or clean hands to prevent sogging the pizza.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the prepared dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges for the crust.
Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese across the pizza evenly, followed by the mozzarella cheese for creaminess.
Top the cheese with the cooked sausage, ensuring it is distributed evenly across the pizza surface.
Scatter the drained and squeezed sauerkraut over the sausage. If desired, sprinkle caraway seeds over the entire pizza for added depth of flavor.
Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil around the crust for extra crispness and a golden finish.
Carefully transfer the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Remove the pizza from the oven using a pizza peel or spatula and let it cool for 3–5 minutes before slicing.
Slice into wedges or squares and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.2 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.5 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 397 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 7523 mg | 327% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.7 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.6 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.2 g | ||
| Protein | 156.2 g | 312% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 2566 mg | 197% | |
| Iron | 24.6 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 2870 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
