Description
Sizzling barbecue bacon pizza brings smoky, savory flavors to classic Italian comfort food. Crispy bacon, tangy sauce, and melted cheese create an irresistible combination you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) bacon, cooked and chopped
Cheese:
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Base and Sauce:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) barbecue sauce (preferably smoky)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange the pizza stone in the oven and heat to a searing 475°F (245°C) to ensure a crisp foundation for the pizza.
- On a generously floured surface, gently stretch and roll the pizza dough into a thin, even circle, carefully transferring it onto parchment paper.
- Quickly par-bake the dough for 5-7 minutes until it develops a delicate golden hue, creating a sturdy base for the toppings.
- Lavish the partially baked crust with a rich layer of tangy barbecue sauce, maintaining a small bare border around the perimeter.
- Artfully distribute crispy chopped bacon across the sauced surface, ensuring even coverage.
- Generously sprinkle a blend of melty mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheeses over the bacon, creating a luxurious blanket of dairy goodness.
- Scatter thinly sliced red onions across the cheese, adding a sharp, aromatic dimension to the pizza.
- Slide the pizza (with parchment paper) onto the blazing hot pizza stone or baking sheet, allowing it to transform for 10-15 minutes.
- Watch for the cheese to bubble and the crust to turn a stunning golden brown, signaling the pizza’s perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let rest briefly, then garnish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro or parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately, revealing the perfect harmony of smoky, cheesy, and crispy elements.
Notes
- Preheat the pizza stone to ensure a crispy, restaurant-style crust that’s perfectly golden and evenly cooked.
- Use a light hand when spreading barbecue sauce to prevent the pizza from becoming soggy and maintain a balanced flavor profile.
- Precook bacon slightly to render fat and create a crispier texture, preventing excess grease on the pizza while enhancing its smoky flavor.
- Experiment with alternative cheese combinations like gouda or pepper jack for a unique twist on the classic barbecue bacon pizza that adds depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg