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Hear me out. Pickles on pizza. It’s a thing and you are going to love it! This Pickle Pizza is kind of a big dill. With gooey cheese, ranch, and crispy bacon, it’s the pizza combo you didn’t know you were craving!
This Pizza is Kind of a Big Dill
Move over pineapple, pickles are the new unexpected pizza topping you never knew you needed. I’m not gonna lie, when I first heard of pickle pizza I was very hesitant. A few months ago we went with some friends to a new pizza place in town. Everyone in our group ordered a different style of pizza to try, we wanted to try them all! I got the pickle (as per the recommendation of my hair stylist, thanks Carrie!) and it was hands-down everyone’s favorite. Every single person couldn’t stop raving about it.
Of course, I had to recreate it at home because it was that good. Since then, I’ve made this pickle pizza more times than I can count. It’s now a must-have for our pizza nights, and it’s actually my husband’s most-requested pizza (he even picked it for his birthday dinner along with our Hot Honey Pizza!).
Don’t get me wrong, I love me a good traditional Neapolitan Pizza or simple Homemade Pepperoni Pizza but sometimes it’s fun to switch it up with something fun, flavorful, and totally different. This pickle pizza is exactly that. After one bite and you’ll wonder why you haven’t been putting pickles on pizza all along.
Trust me, pickles on pizza. It’s dill-icious (ok I will stop with the pickle puns)! 🥒
🩷 Erica
Ingredients for Pickle Pizza
Pizza dough – You can use our homemade pizza dough recipe or a store-bought dough if you want to make things easier. Either way, make sure to roll it out nice and thin for the best texture.
Ranch dressing – Instead of the traditional red pizza sauce, this recipe uses ranch dressing for its base. Use your favorite store-bought brand or try our homemade ranch dressing recipe for extra flavor.
Cheese – Part-skim, shredded mozzarella works great. Or get all fancy and use fresh mozzarella for more of a melty, stretchy texture.
Canadian bacon – This gives the pizza a savory, slightly sweet layer of flavor that pairs perfectly with the pickles and ranch. Slice it thin for even coverage. You can also use deli ham or prosciutto.
Bacon –Cooked and crumbled bacon adds a salty crunch and smoky flavor that brings the whole pizza together. Don’t skip it!
Pickles – Dill pickles are the star of the show. Use your favorite brand, and be sure to pat them dry to avoid a soggy crust.
How to Make Pickle Pizza (Step by Step)
- Roll out the pizza dough into a large circle and place it on a pizza pan or pizza stone.
- Spread a layer of ranch dressing evenly over the surface of the dough. The better the ranch dressing, the better the pizza so use something you love (see tips above).
- Add 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella, then layer on the Canadian bacon, cooked bacon pieces, and pickle slices.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the top to help hold the toppings on.
- Bake at 475°F for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown around the edges.
- Slice and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Expert Tips and Suggestions
- Pat the pickles dry – Before adding pickles to your pizza, pat them with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This helps prevent a soggy crust.
- Try it in a pizza oven – If you’ve got a pizza oven, preheat it to around 700°F–750°F. Your pizza will cook fast (about 2 to 4 minutes) so keep a close eye on it for that perfectly cooked crust.
- Using a pizza stone or pizza steel – Place your stone or steel in the oven while it preheats to 475°F. Let it heat for at least 30 minutes before baking. Your pizza will be done in 8–12 minutes, and the crisp bottom is so worth it. Pro tip: Use a pizza peel to slide the pizza on and off the stone/steel.
- Storing and reheating – Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 375°F for 8–10 minutes or in the air fryer at 375°F for 4–6 minutes to keep the crust crispy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dill pickles are hands-down the most popular choice for pickle pizza. Their tangy, garlicky flavor pairs perfectly with creamy sauces and melty cheese. Look for sliced dill pickles or pickle chips for even coverage, and pat them dry with a paper towel before adding to your pizza to avoid extra moisture.
The most common sauce for pickle pizza is a creamy garlic white sauce or ranch dressing, both of which balance out the acidity of the pickles and add richness to the pizza.
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Have you tried this Pickle Pizza? I’d love to hear what you think! Drop a comment below and let me know how you liked it. And don’t forget to take a pic and tag us on Instagram @favoritefamilyrecipes! 📸🍕
Pickle Pizza Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough, (see notes above)
- 1 cup ranch dressing, (use a high quality ranch dressing, see notes above)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided, (use hand-shredded)
- 10 slices Canadian bacon
- 6-8 slices bacon, (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 cup dill pickle slices, (dill hamburger chips)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475℉.Roll out pizza dough onto a pizza stone or paddle into a large circle shape.
- Spread Ranch dressing evenly onto the rolled out dough.
- Top with 1 ½ cups of mozzarella cheese followed by Canadian bacon, bacon and pickles. Tip: Pat the pickles dry with a paper towel to remove excess liquid before adding to the pizza.
- Sprinkle remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Equipment
- Pizza stone
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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In Iowa we make version of this pizza using SAUERKRAUT instead of pickles. Sounds odd, but rinsed sauerkraut gives a milder “pickled” taste to the pizza. It’s quite delicious.
I love sauerkraut! I bet that is delicious!