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pizzeria perfect blt pizza- my own recipe

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Not Far From Green Bay, WI

I was challenged to make the perfect BLT pizza a few weeks ago. After looking at all of the recipes online, most were lacking a good sauce, and a good crust. Pizza without good sauce and crust just aren't worth making, in my book. The results were perfect the first go around... I wouldn't change a thing. The recipe is original and mine. The house smells AMAZING! I hope you'll give it a try! I will link the recipe for the Pizzeria Pizza Crust and BLT Pizza together for convenience.

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(3 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pizzeria perfect blt pizza- my own recipe

  • 1
    recipe "perfect pizzeria pizza dough" or your own recipe
  • 12
    oz. maple pepper bacon, cut into 1 1/2 inch cuts. reserve 1 tb. plus 1 tsp. drippings. once cooked divided in half. (half is added before baking and half after baking.)
  • 1 1/2
    cups grape tomatoes, halved. reserve 1/2 cup for after baking.
  • 1-2
    cups shredded lettuce
  • 1
    cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1
    cup shredded mozzarella or fresh mozzarella
  • sprinkle of yellow corn meal for pan, if desired
  • SAUCE INGREDIENTS:
  • 1/2
    cup mayo, light or regular, doesn't matter
  • 1
    tb. olive oil
  • 2
    cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4
    tsp. oregano
  • 1/4
    tsp. parsley
  • 1/4
    tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/8
    tsp. onion powder
  • 1
    tsp. reserved bacon drippings

How To Make pizzeria perfect blt pizza- my own recipe

  • 1
    Prepare dough and let rise as per instructions. (This dough is very easy to make without the mess of having to knead it. Great, easy recipe.)
  • 2
    Prepare sauce by mixing all ingredients thoroughly. Halve grape tomatoes and shred lettuce. Let come up to room temp. Reserve 1/2 cup grape tomatoes to top cooked pizza.
  • 3
    Cut bacon in 1 1/2 inch chunks and fry until just before crisp, as you are going to be heating this one more time. Drain on paper towels. When the drippings have cooled slightly, add 1 tsp. drippings to sauce. Reserve an additional 1 TB. drippings.
  • 4
    When dough is ready, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Use reserved 1 TB. bacon drippings to oil the pan in place of the olive oil that you may ordinarily use. (This little trick brings the smokey flavor of a BLT from the top of the pizza to the bottom.) Sprinkle with corn meal, if using. Spread out pizza dough with your hands.
  • 5
    Top with sauce, then 1/2 of bacon, then cheddar and mozzarella, then 1 cup halved grape tomatoes, cut side up. (This keeps the juice in the skin instead of on the pizza.) Remember to reserve 1/2 cup grape tomatoes.
  • 6
    Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until done. (Optional tip: When I take my pizzas out of the oven, I combine a halved garlic clove and a few tablespoons of olive oil, microwave until warm and then brush on hot crust.) Add shredded lettuce, other half of bacon (warm in the micro for a few seconds) and reserved 1/2 cup tomatoes.
  • BLT Pizza My Photo
    7
    Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and or red pepper flakes, if desired. Enjoy!
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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