Mega Meaty Pepperoni Pleaser

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (about 450g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• Cornmeal or flour for dusting
• 1 ½ cups pizza sauce or marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 60-80 slices of pepperoni (adjust quantity to your preference)
• Sliced Italian sausage
• Sliced bacon strips (pre-cooked)
• Sliced ham or Canadian bacon
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for added spice)
• Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible (around 475-500°F or 245-260°C). Place a pizza stone in the oven if available.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
3. Sprinkle cornmeal or flour on a pizza peel or baking sheet to prevent sticking. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto the peel or baking sheet.
4. Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
6. Arrange the pepperoni slices across the pizza, ensuring good coverage.
7. Add sliced Italian sausage, bacon strips, and slices of ham or Canadian bacon on top of the pepperoni.
8. Optionally, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the pizza for added spice.
9. Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. If using a pizza stone, slide the pizza onto the hot stone. Otherwise, place the baking sheet with the pizza in the oven.
10. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the toppings are cooked to your liking.
11. Once done, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two.
12. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves for added freshness.
13. Slice the pizza and serve hot.

This Mega Meaty Pepperoni Pleaser pizza combines the boldness of pepperoni with Italian sausage, bacon, and ham, delivering a hearty and satisfying pizza loaded with meaty goodness. Enjoy the robust flavors of this meat lover’s dream pizza!