Beau Jo's Inspired Colorado-Style Pizza with Honey-Drizzled Crust
Thick crust pizza topped with rich mozzarella, pepperoni, and a signature drizzle of honey, reflecting the famous Colorado-style pizza from Fort Collins. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 35 minutes pairs (1 lb) pizza dough, olive oil, shredded mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 16 oz (1 lb) pizza dough
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 30 slices pepperoni slices
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp (optional) crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F and lightly oil a 12-inch round pizza pan with 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 2: Stretch 16 oz pizza dough evenly onto the pan to form a thick crust about 1/2-inch thick. Brush the top edge of the crust with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 3: Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella evenly over the dough, then arrange 30 pepperoni slices on top.
- Step 4: Bake pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden brown and crispy at edges.
- Step 5: Remove pizza from oven and immediately drizzle 3 tbsp honey evenly over the crust edges, then sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano and 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes if using for a hint of heat.
- Step 6: Let cool for 3 minutes, slice, and serve.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Beau Jo's Inspired Colorado-Style Pizza with Honey-Drizzled Crust take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Beau Jo's Inspired Colorado-Style Pizza with Honey-Drizzled Crust?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (1 lb) pizza dough from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Beau Jo's Inspired Colorado-Style Pizza with Honey-Drizzled Crust?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Beau Jo's Inspired Colorado-Style Pizza with Honey-Drizzled Crust for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Beau Jo's Inspired Colorado-Style Pizza with Honey-Drizzled Crust?
Italian pizza like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
