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Bacon Ranch Pizza


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  • Author: Tori Cooper
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Crispy bacon and creamy ranch replace traditional tomato sauce on this thin-crust pizza. A simple weeknight meal elevated.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cups (118 ml) water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 - 2 1/2 cups (473 - 591 ml) all-purpose flour
  • cornmeal
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 large onion
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 oz (57 g) cream cheese
  • 1/2 cups (118 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp fresh dill
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 lbs (227 g) bacon
  • 2 cups (473 ml) shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1 large green onion

Instructions

Crust

  1. Stir water, sugar, and yeast together until yeast is dissolved and allow to sit for about 5 minutes.
  2. Pour into a large mixing bowl and whisk in salt and oil until combined.
  3. Add the all-purpose flour a little at a time and mix until dough comes together.
  4. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few minutes, adding a bit more flour as needed until the dough pulls away from the surface.
  5. It should be smooth and resilient.
  6. Place in an oiled bowl and cover, then place in a warm place to rise for about 2 hours until nearly doubled in size.

Ranch

  1. Combine all the ingredients for the ranch in a blender or food processor and pulse until creamy smooth.
  2. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Pizza

  1. When the dough is done rising, preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and place a pizza stone or a thick pizza pan in the oven to heat.
  2. On a clean work surface dusted with flour or cornmeal, roll the pizza dough out into a circle that’s roughly 14 inches in diameter.
  3. Place the crust on a large piece of parchment paper on a completely flat pan or tray so that you can slide it easily onto the pizza stone later.
  4. Pour the ranch sauce onto the crust and spread evenly.
  5. Top with the white cheddar, then crumble the bacon over the top and sprinkle on the green onion evenly.
  6. When the oven is hot, carefully slide your pizza onto the pizza stone or pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and cheese is well melted and browning on top.
  7. Remove from oven and cool for about 5 minutes so the cheese doesn’t ooze off when cutting, then slice and serve hot!

Notes

  • For a richer ranch, use full-fat mayonnaise and cream cheese.
  • To make ahead, prepare the ranch and cook the bacon a day in advance. Store separately in the refrigerator.
  • If you don’t have a pizza stone, use a baking sheet; baking time may need to be increased slightly.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 15
  • Cholesterol: 60