Description
This pickle pizza is loaded with creamy ranch dressing, gooey mozzarella cheese, smoky turkey, crispy turkey bacon, and tangy dill pickles. It is a quick and flavorful twist on classic pizza night with a crispy crust and bold savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 10 slices smoked turkey
- 6–8 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup dill pickle slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F. Roll out the pizza dough onto a pizza stone, baking sheet, or pizza paddle into a large circle shape.
- Spread the ranch dressing evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- Top with 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese. Add the smoked turkey, crumbled turkey bacon, and dill pickle slices evenly across the pizza.
- Pat the pickle slices dry with a paper towel before adding them to prevent excess moisture on the pizza.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce after baking.
- Swap the ranch dressing for garlic sauce or Alfredo sauce for a different flavor base.
- Use cheddar cheese or a mozzarella-cheddar blend for a sharper cheesy flavor.
- Add thinly sliced red onions for extra crunch and flavor.
- For a vegetarian option, skip the meat and add extra pickles or vegetables like mushrooms and bell peppers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet or 375°F oven for the crispiest crust.
- Avoid freezing if possible, as the pickles can become watery after thawing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg
