Description
This Oktoberfest Style Pizza recipe offers a unique fusion of savory flavors, combining smoky sausage, tart Granny Smith apples, and rich smoked Gouda cheese on a quick and easy pizza crust. It’s a semi-homemade delight perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, bringing a taste of Oktoberfest into your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Pillsbury refrigerated classic pizza crust
- 6 oz Polska-kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 1 medium shallot, diced
- 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 8 oz smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- 1/2 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced
- 1 egg, beaten
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 cup arugula (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the temperature recommended on the pizza crust package, typically around 400°F (200°C).
- Unroll the pizza crust onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and stretch it to fit.
- In a skillet, sauté the sliced sausage and diced shallot in a little oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Spread the spicy brown mustard evenly over the pizza crust, leaving a small border.
- Layer the sautéed sausage and shallot mixture over the mustard.
- Sprinkle the shredded Gouda cheese generously over the sausage and shallot mixture.
- Arrange the apple slices on top of the cheese.
- Brush the edges of the crust with the beaten egg.
- Sprinkle kosher salt over the entire pizza.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Top with fresh arugula, if using, after removing from the oven.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving this Oktoberfest Style Pizza.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the pizza crust for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Avoid overloading the pizza with too many toppings to prevent sogginess.
- Always sauté the sausage before layering to enhance flavor and ensure it is fully cooked.
- Experiment with different cheeses like sharp cheddar or fontina.
- Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg