Dill Pickle Pizza with Bacon and Garlic Cream Sauce Recipe
A unique and flavorful Dill Pickle Pizza featuring a garlic cream sauce base, topped with sharp cheddar, fresh mozzarella, tangy dill pickles, crispy bacon, and fresh dill. Finished with optional ranch dressing and grated Romano or Parmesan cheese for added zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 large 12-inch pizza (serves 4) 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Pizza Base
- Pizza crust/dough (can be store-bought)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup garlic cream sauce or the pizza sauce of your choice
Cheeses
- ⅓ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ⅔ cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp grated Romano or Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Toppings
- 1 cup thinly sliced dill pickles
- 1 cup chopped bacon (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
To Serve (Optional)
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 500°F (260°C) and allow it to fully heat, which ensures a crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out your pizza dough on a baking sheet to your preferred thickness. Drizzle the surface evenly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to add crispness and flavor to the crust.
- Apply Sauce: Spread 1 cup of garlic cream sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, making sure the entire base is covered for balanced flavor in every bite.
- Add Cheeses: Sprinkle ⅓ cup sharp cheddar cheese and ⅔ cup fresh mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce to create a cheesy foundation that melts beautifully.
- Layer Toppings: Arrange 1 cup of thinly sliced dill pickles and 1 cup of chopped bacon (if using) atop the cheese. This combination gives a tangy and savory contrast that’s signature to this pizza.
- Bake Pizza: Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 7 minutes to start melting the cheese and crisping the base. Then move the pizza to the top rack and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill across the top for a fresh, aromatic finish. Serve with optional ¼ cup ranch dressing and the grated Romano or Parmesan cheese on the side for extra flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute the garlic cream sauce with a traditional pizza sauce if preferred.
- Bacon is optional; omit for a vegetarian version or replace with vegetarian bacon alternatives.
- Ranch dressing and grated cheese on the side are optional but add extra creaminess and zest.
- Make sure the oven is fully preheated to ensure a crispy crust and properly melted cheese.
- Using fresh dill at the end adds a bright, herbal contrast to the tangy pickles.
Keywords: Dill Pickle Pizza, Garlic Cream Sauce Pizza, Bacon Pizza, Unique Pizza Toppings, Cheesy Pizza, Homemade Pizza Recipe
