🥩 Meat Lovers’ Pizza Recipe

 Here’s a bold and hearty Meat Lovers’ Pizza recipe—packed with layers of savory, smoky meats and melty cheese. If you love a protein-loaded slice, this one’s for you!

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Dough (or use store-bought):

• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

• 1 tsp sugar

• ¾ cup warm water (110°F / 45°C)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Toppings:

• ½ cup pizza sauce

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• ¼ cup cooked Italian sausage (crumbled)

• ¼ cup cooked ground beef (seasoned with salt & pepper)

• ¼ cup cooked bacon (chopped or crumbled)

• ¼ cup pepperoni slices

• ¼ cup diced ham

• Optional: red onions, jalapeños, chili flakes

• Garnish: oregano or parsley

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Dough

1. Mix yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let it sit for 5–10 mins until foamy.

2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead for 5–7 mins until smooth.

3. Cover and let it rise for about 1 hour in a warm place.

Step 2: Preheat the Oven

• Set your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, preheat that too.

Step 3: Assemble the Pizza

1. Roll out dough into a 12-inch circle.

2. Spread pizza sauce evenly across the base.

3. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

4. Layer all your meats: sausage, ground beef, bacon, pepperoni, and ham.

5. Add red onions or jalapeños if you like a little extra flavor kick.

Step 4: Bake

• Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.

Step 5: Finish & Serve

• Garnish with oregano or parsley. Let cool slightly, then slice and dig in!

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Want to go extra with cheese-stuffed crust or a spicy twist? I can hook that up too!