Garlic Butter Crust Mushroom &Amp; Chicken Sausage Pizzas with Basil Drizzle

These golden-crusted pizzas are a flavor-packed dinner that comes together quickly. Tender sautéed mushrooms, sweet bell pepper and onion are layered over a buttery, garlicky base, then topped with melty mozzarella and sharp Parmesan. A final drizzle of fragrant basil paste adds a bright, herby finish that elevates every bite.

Perfect for a weeknight meal or casual gathering, these pizzas are fully customizable. The garlic butter brushed on the crust gives it an irresistible golden sheen and rich flavor. Serve them hot and watch them disappear!

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Ingredients

1 unit Green Bell PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

9 ounce Italian Chicken Sausage MixView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Mozzarella CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Parmesan Cheese BlockView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Pizza DoughView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon FlourView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 ounce Marinara SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Button MushroomsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Basil PasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust oven rack to top position (top and middle for 4 servings) and preheat to 475°F. Wash and dry produce. Sprinkle flour on a clean work surface (reserve a little for dusting hands later). Remove pizza dough from packaging and place on floured surface. Shape each piece into a ball. Spray hands with nonstick cooking spray or dust with flour to prevent sticking. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
2. While dough rests, core, deseed and slice bell pepper into strips. Halve, peel and thinly slice onion. Trim and slice mushrooms into ½-inch-thick pieces (skip if pre-sliced). Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion and mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are softened, 4-6 minutes.
3. After dough has rested 20 minutes, line a baking sheet (two sheets for 4 servings) with parchment paper. Carefully press and stretch each dough ball into a rough oval shape and place on one side of prepared sheet (two ovals per sheet). Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest 15 minutes more (this makes stretching easier).
4. After 15 minutes, use floured hands to press and stretch dough on baking sheet into larger oval shapes, about 10 inches long and 5-6 inches wide. Spread each oval with as much marinara as you like; sprinkle with mozzarella. Top with as many veggies as you like. Grate half the Parmesan over top. Lightly brush edges of dough with olive oil.
5. Bake pizzas on top rack until crusts are golden brown and crisp, 14-18 minutes. (For 4 servings, bake on top and middle racks, swapping positions halfway through.) Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine garlic powder and 2 tbsp butter (4 tbsp for 4). Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until melted, 30-60 seconds. Stir to combine.
6. Once pizzas are done, brush edges of crust with garlic butter. Drizzle pizzas with as much basil paste as you like. Grate remaining Parmesan over top. Slice pizzas as desired. Divide between plates and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use pre-sliced mushrooms?

Yes, you can skip the slicing step if you have pre-sliced mushrooms. Just add them directly to the pan.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftover pizzas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven or toaster oven for best results.

Can I make these pizzas vegetarian?

Absolutely! Omit the chicken sausage and add extra mushrooms or other veggies like zucchini or olives.