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This BLT Pizza Puts a Fresh Spin on Pizza Night

• All the classic flavors. You only need 5 toppings to make a delicious pizza packed with all the flavors of a classic BLT. 
• A perfect crispy base. I link to my favorite easy no-knead pizza dough recipe that I use for all of our homemade pizzas, from classic pepperoni to Philly cheesesteak pizza. Make a double batch and freeze it for another pizza dinner down the road.  
• It’s easy to make. This pizza recipe is almost as quick and easy to make as the sandwich! You can always use a store-bought base to save time, too.

What Goes On a BLT Pizza?

My BLT pizza recipe keeps it simple with my favorite pizza base and just a few toppings. I like to swap regular mayo (like you’d find in a sandwich) for garlic aioli, and it adds loads of creamy garlicky flavor. These are some notes on what you’ll need, and you’ll find the printable ingredients list with amounts in the recipe card after the post.

• Monterey Jack Cheese – You could also use cheddar or mozzarella cheese. Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly than pre-shredded, packaged cheese.
• Garlic Aioli – I love the flavor of homemade garlic aioli instead of just plain mayo in my BLT sandwiches, so that’s what I use on my pizza. You can also use Mayonnaise or ranch dressing are also good options.
• Romaine Lettuce – Chopped. Feel free to substitute iceberg lettuce, butter lettuce, or any greens you’d like.
• Bacon – Cooked using your preferred method (I’ll often make bacon in my air fryer, it’s quick and mess-free) and crumbled or chopped afterward.
• Tomatoes – Roma tomatoes are my favorite, but any plump, ripe tomatoes will work. Cherry and grape tomatoes are also nice here.

How to Par-Bake a Pizza Crust

Every great pizza starts with a great base. I love my super-easy, no-knead homemade pizza dough, and I almost always have a batch of dough ready to go in the freezer. Before assembling this BLT pizza, you’ll need to prepare and par-bake the crust (similar to how you’d blind-bake a pie crust before you fill it). This is key to a crisp, sturdy crust that holds up against the toppings.

• Prep. While your oven preheats to 450ºF, grease a large baking sheet or pizza stone and dust the surface with cornmeal. Cornmeal is a nice touch for an authentic, pizzeria-style base. 
• Roll out the pizza dough. Next, roll out your homemade or store-bought pizza dough into a 12” circle and transfer the crust to your prepared baking tray. Prick it all over with a fork.
• Bake. Bake your pizza base for 5 minutes at 450ºF. When you take it out, brush the top evenly with olive oil. Your pizza crust is ready for toppings!

If you’re using a ready-made pizza crust from the store, it may come already baked. In this case, you can skip these steps and go straight to assembling your pizza. If needed, you can use this same par-baking technique for store-bought pizza dough.

How to Make a BLT Pizza

These are the easy steps to assemble your BLT pizza. Scroll down to the recipe card for the printable instructions.

Easy Variations

• Add sauce. Try my homemade Alfredo sauce for another variation of a white pizza base. If you’d prefer a tomato base, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce or pizza sauce over the crust after you’ve brushed it with olive oil, and before you add the cheese.
• Give the crust extra flavor. If you’re making your pizza dough from scratch, mix in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or ranch dressing mix to give it more flavor.
• More toppings. Add extra protein, like chopped or shredded smoked chicken or turkey. Or, after baking, top this BLT pizza with sliced avocado, feta cheese, arugula, or microgreens.

How to Store Leftover Pizza

• Refrigerate. Store your leftover BLT pizza airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat. Leftover pizza is delicious cold, otherwise, the easiest way to reheat leftover pizza is in the oven. Remove any fresh toppings first (like lettuce, tomato, etc.), then warm the pizza in the oven or toaster oven until it’s hot throughout. You can also use the microwave. Add the fresh toppings back to the pizza afterward.