Description
Barbecue Bacon Pizza is a mouthwatering combination of smoky barbecue sauce, crispy bacon, and melty mozzarella cheese atop a perfectly baked crust. This flavor-packed dish is perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, offering a delightful blend of sweet, salty, and smoky flavors in every slice. Easy to customize with your favorite toppings, this pizza will surely impress your family and friends and become a staple at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 8 oz thick-cut bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 1/2 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone inside if available.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches wide and transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread the barbecue sauce evenly over the dough, leaving an inch around the edges.
- Layer on the chopped bacon, sliced red onion, and sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, top with fresh cilantro, slice, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 142g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg