Half-and-Half Bacon and Plain Pizza with Broccoli Bites

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

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A classic pizza split evenly with savory bacon on one side and simple cheese on the other, paired with crispy broccoli bites as a flavorful appetizer. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz pizza dough
1/2 cup tomato sauce
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
6 slices bacon strips
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups broccoli florets
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F and lightly dust a pizza peel or baking sheet with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour. Roll out 12 oz pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
Step 2: Transfer dough to the baking sheet, spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the surface, then sprinkle 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese over the entire pizza.
Step 3: Cook 6 slices of bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-7 minutes, then drain on paper towels and chop roughly. Arrange bacon on one half of the pizza.
Step 4: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
Step 5: While pizza bakes, toss 2 cups broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 cup grated parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
Step 6: Spread broccoli mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast in the oven alongside pizza for 10-12 minutes until crisp-tender and golden on edges.
Step 7: Remove pizza and broccoli bites from oven; let pizza cool 3 minutes before slicing. Serve broccoli bites warm as a savory side.