Andouille Sausage Pesto Pizza Recipes

SAUSAGE & PESTO PIZZA

Steps:

• Remove the pizza dough from the freezer 1-2 hrs before cooking to defrost. Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put a large baking sheet in the oven to heat.
• Tip the chopped tomatoes into a saucepan, simmer uncovered for 15 mins until reduced and saucy, then season to taste.
• Squeeze the sausagemeat out of the skins and into a bowl. Divide into 10 small balls. Pour the oil into a non-stick frying pan and fry the meatballs over a medium heat for 5 mins until golden brown.
• Roll the dough out into two oval-shaped pizzas about 20cm long. Top with a layer of the tomato sauce, then swirl in the pesto. Tear the mozzarella and scatter that over along with the sausage meatballs. Slide the pizzas onto the hot baking sheet and cook for 18-20 mins or until crisp and charred at the edges. Scatter over a few basil leaves to serve, if you like.

ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE & PESTO PIZZA

Steps:

• Pound the garlic and salt, using a mortar and pestle, into a paste. Add toasted pine nuts and continue to pound. Once the mixture is a course paste, remove garlic pine nut mixture from mortar and place in a small mixing bowl. Chop the basil coarsely and add to the mortar. Pound the leaves to a paste. Return the pounded pine nut mixture to the basil, add parmesan, and continue to pound while adding the olive oil. Taste. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
• After forming the pizza dough, spread the pesto evenly on the dough base. Top with sliced Gruyere cheese. Scatter the Andouille sausage over the top, place the dough in your Forno Bravo oven, and bake until the crust is golden brown and the Gruyere is lightly caramelized. Remove the pizza from the oven and top with the arugula that has been tossed with a splash of extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice.

MAPLE ANDOUILLE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Whisk paprika, garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne, thyme, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add pork and maple syrup. Using your hands, combine well.
• Form 16 (2"-wide) patties about 1/2" thick with damp hands and arrange on a large parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium. Cook patties in batches, adding remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to skillet between batches, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
• Do ahead
• Uncooked patties can be formed 1 day ahead; wrap in plastic and chill. Patties can be cooked 30 minutes ahead; keep warm in a low oven.

ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE, MUSHROOM AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO NAAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. (if using a pizza stone set inside oven to preheat at this time as well)To prepare sun-dried tomato spread: Combine ingredients into blender or small food processor. Pulse a few times until spreadable. You do not need to puree, it can be chunky.In a large saute pan, cook sausage slices for about 7 minutes or until browned. Set aside in bowl. In same pan, saute mushrooms in 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add pinch salt and pepper and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Set aside.Place naan breads on preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in oven and warm up for 5 minutes. Pull out and spread 2 tablespoons of sun-dried tomato spread on each naan. Spread shredded mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over both breads. Top generously with cooked mushrooms and sausage pieces (I didn't use all of sausage, set aside and use leftover in scrambled eggs or for nibbling).Place pizzas back into oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until bubbly and browned.NotesTo make the preparation of this pizza even easier, purchase sun-dried tomato spread in the jar where you find other sun-dried tomato products. Naan bread is not low in calories so if you are watching your weight you want to make sure you stick to serving size - which is half a naan bread. Serve your pizza with a nice sized salad to keep your portions in check!

ONE POT ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE SKILLET PASTA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and sausage, and cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, milk and pasta; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 12-14 minutes. Remove from heat and top with cheese. Cover until cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

PESTO SAUSAGE PIZZA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons oil, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Meanwhile, for pesto, place basil and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Add cream cheese and remaining oil; beat until smooth. Set aside. In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Punch dough down. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Build up edges slightly. , Spread pesto over crust. Layer with spaghetti sauce, Parmesan cheese, sausage mixture, mushrooms, olives and Monterey Jack cheese. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE AND MOZZARELLA PIZZA

Steps:

• To make the dough, combine the yeast and rye flour with one-half cup of lukewarm water. Let the mixture rise for 30 minutes.
• Stir the milk, olive oil, salt and unbleached flour into three-quarters cup of lukewarm water. Knead on a floured board for 15 minutes. Place in a bowl that has been rubbed with olive oil. Cover with a towel and set in a warm place to rise for two hours. Punch the dough down and let it rise for another 40 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• For the topping, puncture the sausage skin with a fork. Place it in a frying pan with one cup of water. Bring to a boil and cook until the water has evaporated and the sausage becomes slightly brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the sausage and cut into julienne strips.
• Roll out the dough into two 14-inch circles. Drizzle the olive oil over each, cover with the mozzarella slices and top with the sausage strips, sage and garlic.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until the crust begins to brown around the edges. Serve immediately.

CAJUN SAUSAGE PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Melt butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream and Creole seasoning. Reduce heat to low and cook until sauce thickens, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
• Roll pizza dough out onto prepared baking sheet. Spread sauce over the top, reserving a very small amount for drizzling over the top of pizza at the end (maybe a couple tablespoons). Top the pizza with sliced sausage, bell peppers, and cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven for 12-16 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Slice and drizzle remaining sauce over the top. Enjoy!

ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE AND PEPPER POUCH

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the sausage, peppers, onions, potatoes, garlic, oregano, olive oil, and some salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Transfer the mixture to a large piece of heavy-duty foil and seal up into a pouch.
• Place the pouch on the grill and cook for 30 to 35 minutes.

ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE PIZZA PIE WITH ONION CONFIT AND FONTINA CHEESE

Steps:

• Slice the onions in 1/4-inch thick. In a heavy bottom pot, slowly simmer the onions in the olive oil over medium-high heat for a few minutes until softening. Add all the remaining onion confit ingredients. Bring to steamy simmer. Reduce heat and cover with a parchment paper lid that has a 2-inch hole in the center to allow the steam to escape but protect it so that it can cook low and slow. Press the parchment paper down to touch and cover the onion mixture. Place the covered pan into a 250 degree F oven and bake for 2 to 3 hours or until the onions have softened and the liquids have reduced to a sticky gravy that clings to the onions.
• Slice ends off the tomatoes. Cut the tomato through into 2 to 3 slices. In a mixing bowl mix the tomatoes, thyme, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Gently toss to coat the tomatoes. Place on sheet pan and cook at 250 degrees F for 2 to 3 hours until the tomatoes are concentrated and dehydrated. (The onions and the tomatoes can cook in the oven at the same time.)
• Raise the oven temperature to 450 degrees F.
• Stretch or roll the dough to about 10 to 12 inches. Place a piece of dough on a pizza paddle or baking sheet that is sprinkled with cornmeal. Oil the edges of the dough and top it with Fontina, 1/2 of the onion confit, the sausage slices, tomatoes and top with mozzarella. Bake until golden brown. Top with parsley and serve hot.