Smoked Wisconsin Cheddar and Sausage Pizza

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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Homemade pizza topped with smoked sausage, Wisconsin cheddar, and a smoky tomato sauce, baked to bubbly perfection. This American-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pizza dough, smoked sausage, Wisconsin sharp cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough
8 oz, sliced smoked sausage
1 1/2 cups shredded Wisconsin sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup, torn fresh basil leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 475°F and roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup tomato sauce with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then spread evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
Step 3: Evenly distribute 8 oz sliced smoked sausage and 1 1/2 cups shredded Wisconsin sharp cheddar cheese over the sauce. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil.
Step 4: Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Step 5: Remove from oven and scatter 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves over the top before slicing and serving.