Three-Cheese Bacon Pizza
Serves: 5
Destiney Bartoletti
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
52
Sweetness
51
Sourness
37
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil1 clove
Garlic (grated)1 tsp
Oregano (dried)1 tbsp
Grated Parmesan CheeseDirections:
1
Put a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on the lowest oven rack and preheat to 475 degrees F for at least 15 minutes
2
Meanwhile, roll out the dough into a 9-inch round on a lightly floured surface
3
Lightly dust a pizza peel or another inverted baking sheet with flour; lay the round of dough on top and set aside
4
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring, until crisp, about 6 minutes
5
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels
6
Combine the tomato sauce, olive oil, garlic and oregano in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper
7
Slide the dough directly onto the hot stone or baking sheet and bake until lightly golden and puffy, about 7 minutes
8
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, then carefully slice the crust in half horizontally with a serrated knife to make 2 thin crusts
9
Turn the crusts cut-side up
10
Spread with the sauce mixture, then top evenly with the mozzarella, cheddar and bacon
11
Slide the pizzas back onto the hot stone or baking sheet; bake until the cheese melts and the crust is golden, about 8 more minutes
12
Sprinkle with the parmesan
13
Photograph by Sam Kaplan