Italian Meat Lovers Recipe
Pepperoni, sweet Italian sausage, & smoked bacon
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Ingredients
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Meats
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Meats
Slice the pepperoni into thin rounds. Remove the casing from the sweet Italian sausage and crumble it into small pieces. Chop the smoked bacon into small strips.
- 2
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) to ensure it is hot enough for a crispy crust.
Assemble the Pizza
- 3
Roll out the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape and thickness, typically about 1/4 inch thick.
- 4
Add the Sauce
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving about 1/2 inch of space around the edges for the crust.
- 5
Layer the Cheeses
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, covering it well.
- 6
Add the Meats
Distribute the sliced pepperoni, crumbled Italian sausage, and chopped bacon evenly over the cheese.
- 7
Season the Pizza
Drizzle the olive oil over the toppings and sprinkle the oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Baking
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Carefully place the assembled pizza on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top. Let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.