Description
Barbecue Bacon Pizza is a delightful fusion of sweet and smoky flavors that brings the best of summer cookouts to your table. With crispy bacon, tangy barbecue sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, this pizza is perfect for game days or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Get ready for an unforgettable taste experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 6 oz thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels, chop into pieces, and reserve drippings.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Transfer dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread barbecue sauce over the base, layer with mozzarella, bacon pieces, and sliced onions.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbling and crust is golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Slice and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg