There’s something about sweet, spicy and salty together that makes a pizza hard to stop eating, and this Hot Honey Pepperoni & Goat Cheese Pizza has all three. Crispy pepperoni and bubbly mozzarella keep it classic, while creamy goat cheese and a drizzle of hot honey give it a little something extra.

Using refrigerated pizza dough keeps this one easy enough for a weeknight. I like using a simple Classico pizza sauce here instead of a spicy marinara—the pepperoni brings plenty of savory flavor, while the hot honey adds just the right amount of heat and sweetness.

Serve it with a simple salad for dinner or cut it into smaller squares for game day or an easy appetizer.

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 (13.8 oz) can thin refrigerated pizza dough
• 1/2 cup Classico Traditional Pizza Sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 25–30 pepperoni slices
• 3–4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons hot honey, plus more for serving
• Crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• Fresh basil, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough onto the prepared pan. Gently press or stretch it into an even rectangle.
3. Spread the Classico pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
4. Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the sauce. Arrange the pepperoni over the mozzarella, then scatter the crumbled goat cheese over the top.
5. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
6. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown, the mozzarella is melted and bubbly and the pepperoni edges are beginning to crisp.
7. Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle about 2 tablespoons of hot honey evenly over the pizza.
8. Top with fresh basil, if desired. Let rest for 3–5 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra hot honey on the side for anyone who wants a little more.

Tip: Don’t overdo the goat cheese. Small crumbles scattered across the pizza give you creamy, tangy bites without overpowering the pepperoni and hot honey.