BBQ Meat Lovers Pizza
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- 2
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 14-16 inches in diameter for a thin crust, or 12-14 inches for a thicker crust.
- 3
Transfer the dough to a pizza pan or parchment paper if using a pizza stone. Brush the edges with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder.
- 4
Spread the BBQ sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about 1 inch border for the crust.
- 5
Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce as a base layer.
- 6
Distribute the cooked Italian sausage, ground beef, pepperoni, and bacon evenly across the pizza.
- 7
Add the sliced red onions over the meats.
- 8
Top with the remaining mozzarella and the smoked cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with dried oregano.
- 9
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly with some charred spots.
- 10
Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces.
- 11
Optional: Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce before serving if desired.
Chef's Note
"The key to an amazing BBQ pizza is balancing the sweet and smoky BBQ sauce with the savory meats. Pre-cooking all meats ensures they're perfectly done without overcooking the crust. For an extra flavor boost, try mixing a little liquid smoke into your BBQ sauce!"
