Deep-Dish Canadian Bacon Pizza

A hearty deep-dish pizza with melted mozzarella, Canadian bacon, sautéed peppers and onions, and a rich tomato sauce, baked to golden perfection for a satisfying meal.

Recipe Information

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Yield:

6 servings (1 slice each)

Ingredients

1 recipe Cheesy Pizza Dough

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium green pepper, diced

½ of a medium onion, diced

1 cup Tomato Pizza Sauce

2 tablespoons cold water

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

10 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese, divided

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon salt

⅛ to ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

6 ounces pizza-style thinly sliced Canadian bacon

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Directions

Prepare Cheesy Pizza Dough. Place in a greased bowl, turning to coat all surfaces. Cover with a slightly damp towel. Let rise in a warm place about 30 minutes or until nearly doubled in size.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add green pepper and onion; cook about 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet; pat dry with paper towels. Transfer Tomato Pizza Sauce to a small saucepan.
Combine water and flour; stir into sauce. Cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, stirring frequently. Cook and stir for 1 minute more.
Grease a 9-inch springform pan. Punch dough down. Using floured hands, press dough onto the bottom and 1¾ inches up the sides of the pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange 8 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese over bottom of dough, pressing cheese into bottom edge and making sure cheese covers bottom completely. Add green pepper mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, oregano, thyme, salt and crushed red pepper. Add Canadian bacon and remaining 2 ounces cheese, torn in pieces; top with the thickened sauce.
Bake about 30 minutes or until edge of crust is crisp and browned and filling is heated through, covering loosely with heavy foil for the last 15 minutes to keep pizza crust from overbrowning. Bake, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand on a wire rack for 20 minutes to allow pizza to set. Remove side of springform pan. Cut pizza into wedges.