Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza: The Best Homemade Twist with Turkey Bacon
This cheesy pepperoni pizza with turkey bacon is a delicious twist on the classic favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
- Add olive oil and warm water gradually, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to fit your pizza pan.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- Add shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Layer with pepperoni and chopped turkey bacon.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some Italian herbs on top before baking.
- Feel free to add other toppings of your choice!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza, Homemade Pizza, Turkey Bacon