Description
Savor the mouthwatering flavors of a homemade meat lover pizza, loaded with layers of gooey cheese and a delightful mix of savory meats. This easy-to-make recipe brings friends and family together for unforgettable gatherings. Enjoy a crispy crust topped with pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and more, delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 3 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced thick-cut pepperoni
- 1 cup cooked sausage crumbles (spicy or mild)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
- 1/2 cup sliced ham (or prosciutto)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C), placing a pizza stone inside if available.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a half-inch border for the crust.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously over the sauce.
- Layer on the pepperoni, sausage crumbles, bacon bits, and sliced ham creatively.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg