Keto Bacon Spinach Pizza with Ranch Dressing
Classic pizza topped with crispy bacon, fresh spinach, ranch dressing, and mozzarella cheese. Bacon is pre-cooked before assembly, then combined with sauteed mushrooms, tomato, and onion on a pizza dough base. Baked until the crust turns golden brown and cheese melts.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (425°F)
- 2
Spread bacon on a foil-lined baking tray and bake for 10-15 minutes
- 3
Sprinkle cornmeal on a 10-inch pizza pan and spread pizza dough over top
- 4
Chop cooked bacon roughly
- 5
Spread ranch dressing over crust, leaving a 1-inch border around edges
- 6
Add spinach, three-quarters of the mozzarella, tomato, mushrooms, onion, and bacon to pizza
- 7
Top with remaining mozzarella cheese
- 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes until crust is golden brown
- 9
Cool slightly before slicing and serving
Tips
Pre-cook bacon thoroughly so it crisps evenly and does not release excess moisture onto pizza
Leave a 1-inch crust border to prevent filling from leaking during baking
Good to Know
Cover leftover pizza and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat in oven at 375 degrees F until cheese melts.
Bacon can be cooked up to 2 days in advance. Pizza dough can be made fresh or store-bought. Assemble and bake just before serving for best crust texture.
Slice into wedges and serve warm. Pairs well with a simple green salad or garlic bread.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip pre-cooking bacon to avoid undercooked or chewy bacon on finished pizza
Do not omit the crust border when spreading toppings to avoid filling leaking down sides during baking
Do not use excessive spinach to avoid a watery, soggy crust
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Vegan Options
General Alternatives
similar texture and earthiness