B L T Pizza Recipe

Craving a quick and delicious Friday night dinner? This B L T Pizza recipe is your answer! Crispy pizza crust topped with creamy cheese, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, and zesty black olives (optional). Ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 263.4 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
B L T Pizza

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for B L T Pizza

  • Prepared Pizza Crust
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • Colby Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Tomatoes
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • Sliced Ripe Olives

How to Make B L T Pizza

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place pre-made pizza shell (12 inch) on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden and crisp.
  4. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  5. In a small bowl, combine 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pizza crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  7. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded lettuce evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  8. Top with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup sliced tomatoes, and 4 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled.
  9. Add sliced black olives (about 1/4 cup) if desired.
  10. Bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing into 12 wedges and serving.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

58g

Carbs

0g