Jul 14 2026
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The Sicilian Recipe

Inspired by Double Dogs
Time1h
Serves4

Spicy Italian sausage, hickory smoked bacon, caramelized onions, roasted mushrooms, banana peppers, shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

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Meats

Vegetables

Dairy

Sauce

Miscellaneous

Method

Preparation of Meats

  1. 1

    Cook the Sausage

    In a skillet over medium heat, remove the casing from the spicy Italian sausage and crumble it into the pan. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In the same skillet, add hickory smoked bacon slices. Cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and place on paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and set aside.

Preparation of Vegetables

  1. 3

    Caramelize the Onions

    In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sliced onions. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 4

    Sauté the Mushrooms

    Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet with the onions and cook until the mushrooms are tender and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

  3. 5

    Prepare Banana Peppers

    Slice the banana peppers into rings and set aside for topping.

Assembly and Baking

  1. 6

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).

  2. 7

    Assemble the Pizza

    On a pizza dough (not included in ingredients), spread the tomato sauce evenly. Layer with the cooked spicy Italian sausage, crispy bacon, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, and banana pepper rings. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and slices of fresh mozzarella.

  3. 8

    Bake the Pizza

    Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.

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