Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza
Take your classic pepperoni pizza to the next level with this Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza. It is loaded with flavor and easy to make!
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
- 1 12-inch store-bought pizza crust
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Homemade Hot Honey Sauce:
- ¼ cup honey
- 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the store-bought pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
- Sprinkle the dried oregano over the top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, and hot sauce until well combined.
- Drizzle the homemade hot honey sauce over the pepperoni and cheese.
- Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the pizza cool a few minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Notes
Adjust the amount of hot honey to your desired level of spiciness. For a milder pizza, use less hot honey.
If you prefer more kick you can add red pepper flakes with the honey and hot sauce mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 2mg
