CHEESY BACON BURGER PIZZA

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Why order out when you can have this mouthwatering pizza ready before the delivery guy shows up? And the kids can help you make it!-Vivian Taylor, Middleburg, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 jar (10 ounces) sun-dried tomato pesto
1 large red onion, chopped
1/4 cup bacon bits
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add water and oil; mix until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef, garlic and pepper until meat is no longer pink; drain., On a floured surface, roll dough into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Build up edges slightly. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 450° for 5-8 minutes or until lightly browned., Sprinkle crust with Parmesan cheese. Top with pesto, meat mixture, onion, bacon bits, and mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.