Homemade Dill Pickle Pizza With Bacon
The ultimate pizza for pickle lovers, featuring a homemade crust, layers of flavor, and a honey butter drizzle that takes every bite over the top.
Servings: 8 Slices
Calories: 231kcal
Ingredients
- 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.
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
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 698mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 586IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 394mg | Iron: 0.3mg
