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Flavorful Pepperoni Hot Honey Pizza Recipe with Crispy Sweet Potato Crust

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A delicious and easy-to-make pizza featuring a crispy sweet potato crust topped with pepperoni, mozzarella, and a spicy-sweet hot honey drizzle. Perfect for pizza lovers seeking a gluten-free and flavorful twist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded (about 3 cups)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (low-moisture preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil or avocado oil, for greasing the pan
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
  • 20–25 slices pepperoni (nitrate-free if possible)
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
  • ¼ cup honey (raw or local)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Peel and shred the sweet potatoes using a box grater or food processor. Place the shredded sweet potato in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the drained sweet potato, beaten egg, ½ cup shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the pan, pressing down to form a roughly 10-inch circle. Cook for about 6-7 minutes until the edges turn golden and the bottom is crisp.
  4. Use a spatula to carefully flip the crust. Cook the other side for 6-8 minutes until golden and fully set. If flipping is difficult, slide the crust onto a plate first, then invert it back into the pan.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella evenly over the crust, then arrange the pepperoni slices on top.
  6. Transfer the skillet to a preheated broiler for 3-5 minutes to melt cheese and crisp pepperoni, watching closely to prevent burning. Alternatively, cover the skillet with a lid and cook on low heat until cheese melts.
  7. While the pizza finishes cooking, gently warm honey with red pepper flakes and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally and remove from heat once infused.
  8. Drizzle the hot honey generously over the pizza. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if using and slice into wedges. Serve immediately.

Notes

Squeezing out all moisture from shredded sweet potatoes is crucial for a crispy crust. Use medium heat to avoid burning the crust. If flipping the crust is difficult, flip it onto a plate first then invert back into the pan. Watch carefully when broiling to prevent burning. Warm honey gently with red pepper flakes and apple cider vinegar without boiling to preserve sweetness.

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