If pineapple on pizza can have a fan club, then dill pickles deserve their moment too! This Homemade Dill Pickle Pizza combines salty bacon, mounds of cheese, garlicky sauce, and plenty of crunchy dill pickles all piled on a homemade pizza crust. The honey butter drizzle at the end ties everything together, and it somehow makes the whole thing even better!
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Looking for more unique pizza recipes? I've got plenty! This sausage and apple pizza is the perfect combo of sweet and savory, my camembert fig pizza is absolutely delicious, this nacho pizza is always a hit with little kids, and my cranberry brie chicken pizza is loaded with cozy fall flavors. And if you fall in love with the drizzle on this dill pickle pizza, you'll definitely want to learn how to make homemade honey butter because I use it on all kinds of pizza recipes.
What Makes Dill Pickle Pizza So Good?
- The sweet, salty, and tangy flavor combo is unbeatable. The dill pickles add a tangy bite that pairs perfectly with the rich cheese and crispy bacon.
- Homemade crust makes all the difference. Going the extra mile and making a homemade pizza crust makes this pizza taste like it came straight from a restaurant.
- The honey butter drizzle is everything. A light honey butter drizzle adds the most delicious, unique finishing touch. We use it on a ton of our pizza recipes, and if you've never tried it, you're seriously missing out!
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Ingredients You'll Need
- Pizza Crust: Making pizza crust from scratch is always my go-to, but you can also usually buy pre-made pizza dough from your local bakery or grocery store!
- Honey Butter: Honey butter is almost essential! It adds such a deliciously sweet flavor to the pizza.
- Cheeses: You can use any cheese that melts well for this pizza. Some other options would be Monterey Jack, Havarti, or provolone. Just be sure to shred your own, the pre-shredded stuff is full of anti-caking agents that turn the texture grainy when melted.
- Pickles: I like to use garlic dill pickles for this pizza. Any dill pickle or dill cornichons will work, but avoid using sweet pickles, or it will taste like you covered your pizza in relish!
A full list of ingredients with exact quantities can be found on the recipe card below.
Customizations & Recipe Variations
- Add Ranch Drizzle - Drizzle with creamy ranch dressing or serve with some on the side for dipping.
- Make It Spicy - add chili pepper flakes, banana peppers, pepperoncini, drizzle with hot sauce or serve with sriracha aioli or homemade spicy mayo for dipping!
- Add Red Onions - add thinly sliced red onions to the pizza before baking.
- Make It Vegetarian - omit the bacon and replace it with cubed smoked tofu, if preferred.
If you love pizza recipes and need a second flavor (my pizza dough recipe makes 2 crusts after all), try this four cheese pizza or this copycat spicy perogy pizza!
How To Make Dill Pickle Pizza
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Step 1
Prepare a large pizza pan by lightly oiling the surface and sprinkling it with cornmeal, if desired. Stretch or press the dough into a 14-inch circle.
Step 2
Mix the garlic butter ingredients and brush the mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
Step 3
Sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese, half of the mozzarella and cheddar, and half of the pickle slices.
Step 4
On top of the first layer, add the remaining cheese, bacon, pickles, green onions, and dill.
Step 5
Bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Step 6
Drizzle the warm honey butter over the pizza, allow it to rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
Tips For The Best Pizza
- Dry the pickles. Before adding the pickles, gently dry the pickle slices with paper towel to remove excess moisture that could make the pizza soggy.
- Cook the bacon until crispy. Always cook the bacon before adding it to the pizza. Crispy bacon holds its texture during baking and adds a much better flavor.
- Bake pizza on a stone. A preheated pizza stone helps create a crispier crust, similar to a pizzeria oven.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftover pizza in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days. For the best texture, reheat slices in a 375°F oven for 5 minutes or in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through. The microwave works in a pinch, but the crust will be much softer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Dill pickle pizza combines tangy dill pickles, melted cheese, savory bacon, and a creamy garlic butter sauce for a delicious and balanced flavor.
Mozzarella is the most popular choice, but Monterey Jack, provolone, and white cheddar also work well!
Pickles contain a lot of moisture. Patting them dry before baking helps prevent a soggy pizza.
Absolutely! Store-bought dough works well if you're short on time, though homemade dough will give you the ultimate flavor and texture.
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Homemade Dill Pickle Pizza With Bacon
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- ½ teaspoon Cooking Oil optional
- 1 teaspoon Cornmeal optional
- 1 (14") Pizza Crust
Garlic Butter Base
- 3 Tablespoons Butter melted
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Parsley
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
Pizza Toppings
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded and divided
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar shredded and divided
- 4 medium Dill Pickles sliced and divided
- 5 pieces Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 Green Onions diced
- ½ teaspoon Dried Dill
- 2 Tablespoons Honey Butter melted (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475℉. Lightly grease a 14-inch pizza pan and sprinkle it with cornmeal, if using. Press or stretch the pizza dough into a 14-inch circle, covering the bottom of the pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, onion powder, and parsley. Brush the mixture evenly over the entire surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edge of the crust.
- Sprinkle the parmesan cheese evenly over the garlic butter base. Top with half of the mozzarella, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the pickle slices. Add the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese, followed by the crispy bacon, remaining pickle slices, green onions, and dill. Bake for 15-16 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and beginning to brown in spots.
- While the pizza is baking, prepare the honey butter, if using. Remove the pizza from the oven and carefully transfer it from the pan to a cutting board. Melt 2 tablespoons of honey butter and drizzle it over the hot pizza. Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Pizza Crust: A homemade pizza crust or a store-bought crust will both work.
- Honey Butter: The honey butter drizzle is optional, but highly recommended.
- Cheese: Any kind of cheese that melts well can be used. Monterey Jack, provolone, or Havarti are all good options. Don't use pre-shredded, freshly shredded is preferred for the best texture and melt.
- Pickles: Any kind of dill pickle or cornichon can be used. Avoid sweet or butter pickles, as they will cause an overly sweet pizza. Dry the pickles before adding them to the pizza to remove moisture and avoid soggy pizza.
- Bacon: Precook and crumble the bacon before adding it to the pizza. Never use raw bacon on a pizza.
- Serve pizza with ranch dressing, spicy mayo, or sriracha aioli for the perfect dipping sauce.
- Make it spicy by adding chili pepper flakes, banana peppers or hot sauce.
- Store leftover pizza in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator and it will vary based on the ingredients that you use.
Jessica says
This is hands down my favourite pizza flavour on the planet!