Pimento Cheese and Bacon Pizza

Indulge in the Southern-inspired flavors of pimento cheese and crispy bacon on a homemade pizza crust. This unique and savory pizza is sure to satisfy your cravings!

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough store-bought or homemade
• 1/2 cup pimento cheese spread
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 475F 245C and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven while it heats up

Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness

Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easy transfer to the hot pizza stone or baking sheet

Spread the pimento cheese evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pimento cheese layer

Evenly distribute the cooked bacon bits, sliced green onions, and diced red bell pepper on top of the cheese

Sprinkle the garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes if using, and freshly ground black pepper over the toppings

Carefully transfer the parchment paper with the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet in the preheated oven

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute before slicing

Serve hot, and enjoy your delicious Pimento Cheese and Bacon Pizza!