Description
A hearty, cheesy, homemade Meat Lovers Pizza Recipe packed with turkey bacon, smoked turkey, Beef hot sausage, and Beef pepperoni on a crispy crust.
Ingredients
1/2 cup warm water (115°F)
1/2 tsp active dry yeast
1/4 tsp granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
1/3–1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (divided)
3 tbsp Cabot Parmesan cheese (or Tillamook brand)
3–4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
1/2 cup smoked turkey slices, roughly chopped
1/2 cup Beef hot sausage, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup Beef pepperoni slices
Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir to dissolve and let proof until bubbly.
2. In a mixing bowl, add flour and salt. With mixer running on low, add the yeast mixture. Add olive oil if needed. Mix until a ball forms.
3. Transfer dough to a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
4. Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
5. Punch down the dough, shape it into a 10-inch circle, and transfer to the baking sheet.
6. Spread pizza sauce over the dough. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella and all the Parmesan.
7. Add turkey bacon, smoked turkey, Beef sausage, and Beef pepperoni. Top with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella.
8. Sprinkle black pepper on top. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
9. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Recipe yields 1 pizza (10 inches), serves 3–6.
You can substitute other lean meats like grilled chicken or ground turkey.
Add vegetables like mushrooms or red onions to balance the richness.
Pizza dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American