Bacon-Cheeseburger Pizza

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==Description==
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Recipes Y-Group
* Source: Better Homes and Gardens
* Prep: 50 Minutes | Bake: 22 Minutes
* Makes 8 Servings
==Ingredients==
* 2¾ to 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
* 1 package active dry yeast
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* 1 cup warm water (120°F to 130°F)
* 2 tablespoons cooking oil
* ¾ cup chopped onion
* 2 cloves garlic, Minced
* 1 tablespoon olive oil, margarine, or butter
* 1 x 14½-ounce can tomatoes, cut up
* 1 x 8-ounce can tomato sauce
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
* 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
* 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed (optional)
* ½ teaspoon sugar
* ¼ teaspoon pepper
* 1 pound ground beef
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 2 medium tomatoes, very thinly sliced
* 6 slices bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces, crisp-cooked, and drained
* 3 cups shredded Cheddar, American, or Cojack cheese (12 ounces)
==Directions==
=== Pizza sauce ===
# Cook ¾ cup chopped onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil.
# Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaf, basil, oregano, fennel seed, if desired, sugar, and pepper.
# Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; Simmer, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes or to desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf.If desired, substitute one 15-oz. can or 15½-oz. jar pizza sauce for the homemade sauce.Make-ahead tip: Prepare pizza sauce; cool. Transfer to freezer container. Seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before using.
=== Pizza dough ===
# Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine 1¼ cups of the flour, the yeast, and the salt. 
# Add warm water and 2 tablespoons oil. 
# Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. 
# Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. 
# Using a spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
# Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. 
# Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total). 
# Divide dough in half. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.Make-ahead tip: Prepare pizza dough; divide into 2 equal portions. Place in plastic freezer bags. Seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before using.
=== Pizza ===
# Grease two 11- to 13-inch pizza pans or baking sheets. 
# On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of dough into a circle 1 inch larger than pizza pan. 
# Transfer dough to pans. Build up edges slightly. Prick generously with a fork. Do not let rise. 
# Bake in a 425°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
# Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook ground beef and the 1 cup chopped onion until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain fat. 
# Spread pizza sauce over hot crusts. 
# Sprinkle with ground beef mixture. 
# Top with tomato slices and bacon pieces. 
# Sprinkle with cheese. 
# Bake about 12 minutes more or until cheese melts and sauce is bubbly.
== Notes ==
Category:World Recipes
Category:Superbowl Recipes
Category:Pizza Recipes
Category:Bacon Recipes
Category:Cheddar Recipes
Category:American cheese Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
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Category:Onion Recipes