Meat Lover's Protein Powerhouse Pizza
Indulge in a mouthwatering, thick-crusted pizza loaded with protein-packed meats, oozing with a delectably stuffed crust. Each bite is a savory explosion of flavors that will satisfy your cravings and keep you fueled.
ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup cooked sausage, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cooked ham, diced
- 1/4 cup sliced red onions
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell peppersFor the stuffed crust:
- 8 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- 2.
Roll out the pizza dough into a large circle on a lightly floured surface.
- 3.
Place the cheese sticks around the edge of the dough, folding the excess dough over them to create a stuffed crust.
- 4.
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Brush this mixture over the exposed crust.
- 5.
Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the center of the dough, leaving the stuffed crust untouched.
- 6.
Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- 7.
Layer the bacon, pepperoni, sausage, ham, onions, black olives, and bell peppers on top.
- 8.
Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- 9.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- 10.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- 11.
Serve hot and enjoy the meat lover's protein powerhouse pizza!
