Pepperoni Hot Honey Pizza with Sweet Potato Crust
A crispy sweet potato crust pizza topped with mozzarella, pepperoni, and hot honey. An easy, satisfying dinner with bold flavor.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato
- ¼ to ⅓ cup pizza sauce
- ½ to 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Pepperoni to taste
- Freshly grated parmesan
- Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil
- Hot honey
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bake the sweet potato. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Pierce the sweet potato with a fork and bake for 45–60 minutes, until fully soft.
- Create the crust. Let the potato cool slightly, then cut it lengthwise in half. Place parchment over each half, cut side down, and press with a heavy pan to form a rough circle about ½ to ¾ inch thick. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the surface starts to caramelize.
- Top it like a pizza. Spoon on the pizza sauce, add mozzarella, pepperoni, parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and the edges are crisp.
- Finish strong. Top with fresh basil, drizzle with hot honey, and finish with extra parmesan if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Pressing the sweet potato thinner at the edges helps create crispier edges.
- This is best served right away while the base stays crisp.
- Swaps: This recipe is naturally gluten-free as is. To make it dairy-free, use your favorite dairy-free mozzarella and parmesan alternatives.