Bacon-Cheeseburger Pizza Recipe

Name: Bacon-Cheeseburger Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 34-3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup warm water (120 degree F to 130 degree F); 2 tablespoons cooking oil; ¾ cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil, margarine or 1 tablespoon butter; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed (optional); ½ teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 medium tomatoes, very thinly sliced; 6 slices bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces, crisp-cooked, and drained; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, American (12 ounces) or 3 cups colby-monterey jack cheese (12 ounces)

Servings: persons

2 34-3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water (120 degree F to 130 degree F)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
¾ cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil, margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed (optional)
½ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 medium tomatoes, very thinly sliced
6 slices bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces, crisp-cooked, and drained
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, American (12 ounces) or 3 cups colby-monterey jack cheese (12 ounces)

1
Cook 3/4 cup chopped onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil.
2
Stir in tomatoes; tomato sauce; bay leaf; basil; oregano; fennel seed, if desired; sugar; and pepper.
3
Bring to boiling.
4
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes or to desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
5
Discard bay leaf*.
6
Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine 1-1/4 cups of the flour, the yeast, and the salt.
7
Add warm water and 2 tablespoons oil.
8
Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
9
Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
10
Using a spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
11
Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total).
12
Divide dough in half.
13
Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
14
Grease two 11- to 13-inch pizza pans or baking sheets.
15
On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of dough into a circle 1 inch larger than pizza pan.
16
Transfer dough to pans.
17
Build up edges slightly.
18
Prick generously with a fork.
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Do not let rise.
20
Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
21
Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook ground beef and the 1 cup chopped onion until meat is brown and onion is tender.
22
Drain fat.
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Spread pizza sauce over hot crusts.
24
Sprinkle with ground beef mixture.
25
Top with tomato slices and bacon pieces.
26
Sprinkle with cheese.
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Bake about 12 minutes more or until cheese melts and sauce is bubbly.
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*Note: If desired, substitute one 15-oz.
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can or 15 1/2-oz.
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jar pizza sauce for the homemade sauce.
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Make-ahead tip: Prepare pizza dough; divide into 2 equal portions.
32
Place in plastic freezer bags.
33
Seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month.
34
Thaw overnight in refrigerator before using.
35
Prepare pizza sauce; cool.
36
Transfer to freezer container.
37
Seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month.
38
Thaw overnight in refrigerator before using.

1300

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 34-3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 cup warm water (120 degree F to 130 degree F), and more.

Yes, Bacon-Cheeseburger Pizza falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon-Cheeseburger Pizza

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