Description
Crispy bacon and creamy ranch replace traditional tomato sauce on this thin-crust pizza. A simple weeknight meal elevated.
Ingredients
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- 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
- Stir water, sugar, and yeast together until yeast is dissolved and allow to sit for about 5 minutes.
- Pour into a large mixing bowl and whisk in salt and oil until combined.
- Add the all-purpose flour a little at a time and mix until dough comes together.
- 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.
- It should be smooth and resilient.
- 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
- Combine all the ingredients for the ranch in a blender or food processor and pulse until creamy smooth.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Pizza
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour the ranch sauce onto the crust and spread evenly.
- Top with the white cheddar, then crumble the bacon over the top and sprinkle on the green onion evenly.
- 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.
- 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