Barbecue Bacon Pizza replaces tomato sauce with a smoky barbecue base, then balances it with crisp cooked bacon, stretchy mozzarella, sharper cheddar, and thin red onion. Pre-baking the dough before adding toppings helps the crust stay structured beneath the thick sauce and generous cheese.
The recipe makes 1 large pizza, listed as 4 servings. Preparation takes 20 minutes and cooking takes 15 minutes, for a stated total of 35 minutes.
Barbecue Bacon Pizza Ingredients
For the base, gather 1 pound pizza dough, either store-bought or homemade, and 1 cup barbecue sauce, preferably smoky. For the toppings, use 8 ounces cooked and chopped bacon, 2 cups shredded mozzarella, 1 cup shredded cheddar, and ½ red onion sliced thinly.
Fresh cilantro or parsley is optional for garnish. Choose the flavor you prefer, but keep the measured sauce, bacon, cheeses, and onion unchanged so the pizza retains its intended balance.
If you enjoy this recipe, you may also like Meat Lovers Pizza Tacos.
How to Make Barbecue Bacon Pizza
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C), placing a pizza stone inside if using one.
- Roll 1 pound dough on a floured surface to the thickness you prefer and transfer it to parchment paper.
- Pre-bake the plain crust for 5–7 minutes until slightly golden.
- Spread 1 cup barbecue sauce over the crust, leaving a small border.
- Add 8 ounces chopped cooked bacon, 2 cups mozzarella, 1 cup cheddar, and thin slices from ½ red onion.
- Transfer the pizza with its parchment to the hot stone or a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes until the cheese bubbles and the crust is golden.
- Cool for a few minutes, garnish optionally with cilantro or parsley, then slice and serve.
For storage details after serving, the USDA leftovers and food safety guidance.
Heat the Oven and Pizza Stone
Roll One Pound of Dough
Pre-Bake Until Slightly Golden
Spread One Cup Barbecue Sauce
Layer Bacon, Cheese, and Onion
Bake Until Bubbly and Golden
Rest Before Slicing
Keep the Bacon Crisp
Reheat Leftover Slices
Conclusion
Heat the oven to 475°F (245°C), with a pizza stone inside if available. Roll 1 pound pizza dough onto parchment and pre-bake it for 5–7 minutes until slightly golden. Spread with 1 cup smoky barbecue sauce, then add 8 ounces cooked chopped bacon, 2 cups mozzarella, 1 cup cheddar, and thin slices from ½ red onion. Bake for 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden. Rest briefly, garnish optionally with cilantro or parsley, and serve the one large pizza.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why should the pizza crust be pre-baked?
The 5–7-minute pre-bake gives the crust structure before the thick barbecue sauce and generous toppings are added.
- → What temperature should I use for barbecue bacon pizza?
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C), including the pizza stone if you use one.
- → Does the bacon need to be cooked first?
Yes. Use exactly 8 ounces of bacon that has already been cooked and chopped.
- → How many servings does one pizza make?
The recipe yields 1 large pizza and lists 4 servings.