Name: Barbecue Bacon Pizza
Ingredients: 8 ounces bacon, cooked and chopped; 1 prepared pizza crust (store-bought or homemade); 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (plus extra for drizzling); 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional); Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Description

This Barbecue Bacon Pizza is a flavor-packed twist on traditional pizza, loaded with crispy bacon, melty mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and drizzled with smoky barbecue sauce. Perfect for pizza night, parties, or whenever you’re craving something bold and cheesy.

Ingredients

Scale

8 ounces bacon, cooked and chopped
1 prepared pizza crust (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup barbecue sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it heats.
Prepare crust on a baking sheet or pizza peel dusted with flour or cornmeal.
Spread barbecue sauce evenly over the pizza crust.
Add cheeses by sprinkling mozzarella and cheddar over the sauce.
Top with bacon and optional red onion slices.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
Remove from oven, drizzle with additional BBQ sauce, and sprinkle with herbs if desired.
Slice and serve hot.

Notes

Make it smoky: Use smoked cheddar or add a dash of liquid smoke to the sauce for an extra smoky flavor.
Crust tip: For extra crispy crust, pre-bake it for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
Vegetarian option: Swap bacon with smoky tempeh or plant-based bacon alternatives.
Storage: Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat in oven or toaster oven to keep crisp.