Mini Sausage and Onion Pan Pizzas

Name: Mini Sausage and Onion Pan Pizzas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb pizza dough; cooking spray, for greasing; 1/2 cup pizza sauce; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup caramelized onions; 1/2 lb raw Italian sausage, casings removed; 2 tbsp hot honey, for drizzling; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Mini sausage and onion pan pizzas are individual-sized pizzas baked in loaf pans, combining crispy edges, melted mozzarella, savory Italian sausage, sweet caramelized onions, and a spicy-sweet hot honey drizzle. They're ideal for entertaining or easy weeknight dinners.

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Total

30 min

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough
cooking spray, for greasing
1/2 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup caramelized onions
1/2 lb raw Italian sausage, casings removed
2 tbsp hot honey, for drizzlingoptional
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Divide the pizza dough into 8 equal pieces.
2
Spray a mini loaf pan with cooking spray.
3
Press each piece of dough into a cavity of the mini loaf pan, forming a base.
4
Spoon pizza sauce over each piece of dough.
5
Top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
6
Add a layer of caramelized onions over the cheese.
7
Crumble raw Italian sausage over the onions.
8
Bake until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is bubbly, and the sausage is cooked through (e.g., 400°F for 15-20 minutes).
9
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Drizzle with hot honey.
10
Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Caramelize onions low and slow (15–20 minutes) for deep sweetness; rushing results in raw, sharp onions.
Remove sausage casings and break meat into small pieces so it cooks evenly and distributes throughout each pizza.
Press dough firmly into the bottom and corners of greased pans to prevent air pockets and ensure even baking.
Drizzle hot honey just after removing from the oven so it melts slightly into the cheese and creates a balanced sweet-spicy finish.

Substitutions

Italian sausage → ground beef, ground chicken, or plant-based sausage (cooking time and fat content may vary)
Mozzarella cheese → fontina or provolone (adds a deeper flavor)
Pizza sauce → marinara or no-cook tomato sauce (skip simmering if using cold sauce)
Caramelized onions → sautéed red peppers or roasted garlic (different flavor profile but same texture)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled pan pizzas in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes until cheese is warm and crust is crispy.

Equipment

mini loaf pans · cooking spray

Common Questions

Can I make these pan pizzas ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble them up to 4 hours ahead, cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate, then bake when ready. Add 2–3 minutes to baking time if starting from cold.