This Cheesy Sheet Pan Italian Sausage Pizza is an easy homemade pizza recipe made with soft pizza dough, savory Italian sausage, gooey melted cheese, and classic toppings, all baked together in one pan for a simple, family-friendly meal.

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This sheet pan recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, casual family nights, or when you’re feeding a small crowd without the stress. It’s also great for game days, movie nights, or even weekend get-togethers when you want something hearty and satisfying that everyone will love.

You can pair it with a fresh salad or a simple pasta dish.

How to Make Cheesy Sheet Pan Italian Sausage Pizza

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

Italian Sausage
1 lb mild italian sausage
1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb pizza dough
1 cup sauce
3 cups shredded mozzarella
2 teaspoons fresh oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Grated Parmesan
Red Chili Flakes

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place the sheet pan inside while the oven heats to help the bottom of the crust crisp up.

2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, crumble the Italian sausage.

3. Add fennel seeds, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper.

4. Cook for about 6–8 minutes, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.

5. Prepare the dough by lightly flouring a surface and rolling or stretching your pizza dough to roughly fit your 9×11 in-h pan.

6. Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and drizzle with olive oil.

7. Transfer the dough into the pan and gently press it out to the edges.

8. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.

9. Sprinkle garlic powder and oregano over the sauce.

10. Add shredded mozzarella evenly across the surface.

11. Distribute cooked Italian sausage and layer pepperoni slices over the top.

12. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp and cheese is bubbling.

13. Sprinkle grated Parmesan and red chili flakes to taste.

Serve & Enjoy!

Let cool slightly, then slice into 12 squares and serve hot!

Important Recipe Notes

Preheat the pan for a crispy crust. This helps the bottom of the pizza get nice and crisp, just like a pizzeria-style crust.
Stretch the dough gently so it stays soft and fluffy. If it keeps shrinking back, let it rest for a few minutes, then try again.
Make sure the Italian sausage is fully browned before adding it to the pizza. This keeps the pizza from getting greasy and ensures the best flavor.
After cooking the sausage, drain any extra fat so your pizza doesn’t turn soggy.
Spread the mozzarella evenly all the way to the edges for that classic cheesy bite in every slice.
Ovens can vary, so start checking around the 18-minute mark. You’re looking for golden crust edges and bubbly, melted cheese.
You can customize the toppings to your liking. Add veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms, or swap the sausage for something lighter.
Sprinkle Parmesan and chili flakes after baking for the best flavor and texture.

Prep Time:15

Cook Time:28

Total Time:43

Ingredients

Italian Sausage
1 lb mild italian sausage
1 ½ tsp fennel seeds
2 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp black pepper Pizza Assembly
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb pizza dough
1 cup sauce
3 cups shredded mozzarella
2 tsp fresh oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
Cooked Italian Sausage
Large Pepperonis
Grated Parmesan
Red Chili Flakes

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place the sheet pan inside while the oven heats to help the bottom of the crust crisp up.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, crumble the Italian sausage.
Add fennel seeds, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper.
Cook for about 6–8 minutes, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.
Prepare the dough by lightly flouring a surface and rolling or stretch your pizza dough to roughly fit your 9×11 in-h pan.
Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and drizzle with olive oil.
Transfer the dough into the pan and gently press it out to the edges.
Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
Sprinkle garlic powder and oregano over the sauce.
Add shredded mozzarella evenly across the surface.
Distribute cooked Italian sausage and layer pepperoni slices over the top.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp and cheese is bubbling.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan and red chili flakes to taste.
Let cool slightly, then slice into 12 squares and serve hot!