Barbecue Bacon Pizza
A delicious twist on comfort food with smoky barbecue sauce, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese, perfect for any pizza night.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Toppings
- 1 cup smoky barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 oz cooked bacon, crumbled Use crispy cooked bacon for best results.
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro For garnish.
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread the smoky barbecue sauce evenly over the base.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Evenly distribute the crumbled bacon, red onion, and bell peppers on top.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with extra barbecue sauce or ranch dressing on the side for dipping. Great paired with a fresh salad or your favorite drinks. Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.