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Loaded with savory pepperoni, Italian sausage, and crispy bacon on a rich tomato sauce base, this pizza is a carnivore's dream. Perfect for game night or a satisfying family dinner, ready in under 40 minutes.
For 4 servings
Preheat Oven and Prepare Meats
Shape the Dough
Assemble the Pizza
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Loaded with savory pepperoni, Italian sausage, and crispy bacon on a rich tomato sauce base, this pizza is a carnivore's dream. Perfect for game night or a satisfying family dinner, ready in under 40 minutes.
This italian_american recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 879.54 calories per serving with 40.44g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
Bake to Perfection
Rest and Serve
Swap or add other meats like cooked ground beef, Canadian bacon, or sliced prosciutto (add prosciutto after baking).
For a supreme-style pizza, add sautéed onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms along with the meats.
Use hot Italian sausage instead of sweet, and add some sliced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Substitute the tomato sauce with a robust BBQ sauce for a smoky, tangy flavor profile that pairs well with the meats.
The combination of sausage, pepperoni, and bacon provides a substantial amount of protein, which is crucial for muscle repair, growth, and maintaining satiety.
This pizza offers important nutrients like calcium and vitamin D from the cheese for bone health, and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, from the tomato sauce.
The carbohydrates from the pizza crust provide a quick source of energy, making this a satisfying meal after a long day or before an active evening.
A typical slice of this homemade Meat Lovers Pizza contains approximately 350-400 calories, depending on the exact brands of ingredients used and the thickness of the crust.
While delicious, Meat Lovers Pizza is a calorie-dense food high in protein, fat, and sodium. It's best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Making it at home allows you to control the quality of ingredients and drain excess fat from the meats.
Yes, you can. For the best results, preheat the baking sheet in the oven just like you would a pizza stone. This helps to crisp up the bottom crust. Assembling the pizza on parchment paper makes it easy to transfer to the hot pan.
A soggy crust can be caused by several factors: an oven that isn't hot enough, using too much sauce, overloading with toppings, or using ingredients with high moisture content (like fresh mozzarella). Ensure your oven and stone are fully preheated and that you drain your cooked meats well.
Absolutely! While low-moisture mozzarella is classic for its melt and stretch, you can add other cheeses like provolone for a sharper flavor or a sprinkle of cheddar for color and tang.
You can prepare the components in advance. Cook the meats and shred the cheese, storing them in the refrigerator. Assemble the pizza just before baking to prevent the dough from absorbing the sauce and becoming soggy.