Cheesy Pan Pizza with Spicy Hot Honey
This Cheesy Pan Pizza with Spicy Hot Honey combines a golden, crispy crust, gooey cheese, and a drizzle of sweet heat. It’s the perfect balance of savory, melty, and fiery flavor that takes homemade pizza night to the next level.
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan (10–12 inch)
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rolling Pin (optional)
- Spoon or ladle
- Oven
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup warm water
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- For the Pizza:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- Olive oil for greasing
- For the Spicy Hot Honey:
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp hot sauce or chili flakes
- ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let rise for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 475°F (245°C).
- Shape and Pan: Grease your skillet with olive oil. Stretch the dough to fit the pan, pushing it slightly up the sides.
- Add Toppings: Spread pizza sauce evenly, then top with mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese bubbly.
- Make Spicy Hot Honey: In a small pan, warm honey, hot sauce, and vinegar for 1–2 minutes. Do not boil.
- Finish: Drizzle spicy honey over the hot pizza before serving.
- Slice and enjoy the cheesy, spicy perfection!
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 18g
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 730mg