Meat Lover's Pizza
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 383kcal
Are you feeding a hungry family on game day? This homemade meat lover's pizza loaded with four types of proteins will easily do the trick.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 8 ounces (227 g) Italian sausage, mild or spicy
- 2 teaspoons (4 g) cornmeal, optional
- ½ cup (120 ml) pizza sauce, or marinara sauce
- 2 cups (227 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 ounce (30 g) pepperoni, 8 slices
- 1 ounce (30 g) Canadian bacon, 2 slices, cut into smaller pieces
- ¼ cup (30 g) cooked bacon, ¼" dice, about 2 slices
- ¼ teaspoon oregano, fresh or dried, optional
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven - Set the oven rack to the lower position and the temperature to 500ºF (260ºC).
- Prepare the Dough - Allow the prepared pizza dough to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Cook the Sausage - In a medium skillet or saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the meat, breaking it into small pieces. Cook until browned, about 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool while preparing the rest of the pizza.
- Prepare the Pan - Lightly brush a large baking sheet with olive oil. Evenly sprinkle cornmeal on the pan if desired for a crunchy crust texture.
- Shape the Dough - On a lightly floured surface, stretch and shape the dough into a 10-inch circle—transfer to the baking sheet. Press into a 12-inch circle. Leave the edges slightly thicker, about ½-inch tall and wide. Brush olive oil on the edges to make the crust crispier when baked.
- Add the Toppings - Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, followed by the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, sausage, and bacon. Sprinkle on oregano and red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Bake - On the lowest oven rack, cook until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Serve - Immediately slice with a pizza cutter and serve while still hot.
Notes
- Homemade Dough: My pizza dough recipe makes enough for two pizzas. Double the topping ingredients, or use one crust and save the other for later.
- Storing: Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Place on a sheet pan and broil on the lowest rack until cheese is hot and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Alternatively, microwave in 15 to 30-second intervals until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1029mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2mg
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