Charcoal-Grilled Sausage and Pepper Pizza

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Handcrafted pizza featuring smoky grilled sausage and sautéed bell peppers on a thin crust, inspired by Parker John's BBQ & Pizza style from Green Bay. This italian-american-inspired pizza ready in about 35 minutes pairs pizza dough, Italian sausage links, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 8 oz Italian sausage links
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips green bell pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat a charcoal grill to medium-high heat, aiming for about 500°F. Grill 8 oz Italian sausage links directly on the grate for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through and nicely charred. Remove and slice thinly.
2. Step 2: While the sausage grills, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced green bell pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; cook for 5 minutes until peppers are tender and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat.
3. Step 3: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface into a 14-inch circle. Brush one side lightly with olive oil and place the oiled side down on a pizza peel or flat tray.
4. Step 4: Transfer the dough oil-side down onto the preheated grill grate. Close the lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is crisp and grill marks form.
5. Step 5: Flip the crust carefully using tongs and spatula. Quickly spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the cooked side, sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced sausage, sautéed peppers, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes.
6. Step 6: Close the grill lid and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the cheese melts and the crust is cooked through.
7. Step 7: Remove the pizza from the grill, let cool for 2 minutes, then slice and serve.