Canadian Bacon Pizza (Sheet Pan)

This Canadian Bacon Pizza is cooked on a sheet pan! It's prepared with homemade dough and topped with green olives, mushrooms, and cheese.

This Sheet Pan Pizza is one of those guilty pleasures that I make when I want to indulge a bit. It cooks on a baking sheet and is loaded with flavorful toppings.

This recipe is based on one that we've enjoyed during the holidays over the years at family gatherings. Some years the holiday menu includes staples like roasted turkey and ham and others we've stuffed ourselves with sheet pan pizza.

The beauty of sheet pan pizza is that it can be topped any way you like. This version is one that I've always particularly enjoyed. It's topped with slices of Canadian bacon, mushrooms, green olives, and cheese.

This pizza is made with homemade dough that's stretched onto sheet pans and baked until crispy. It's a bit smoky, slightly tangy and sweet, in addition to having a salty, briny kick.

This recipe was originally made with a regular pizza crust, but has been adapted be gluten free. It's now made with gluten free pizza dough, but is every bit as satisfying as the original!

Jump to:

• Which Toppings Are Best For Pizza?
• Ingredients For Canadian Bacon Pizza
• Which Pizza Dough Is Best For Sheet Pan Pizza?
• What Makes Gluten Free Pizza Dough Different?
• How To Make Gluten Free Pizza Dough
• How To Bake Gluten Free Pizza Crust
• How To Make Canadian Bacon Pizza
• What To Serve With Sheet Pan Pizza
• How Long Does Pizza Last In The Fridge
• Canadian Bacon Pizza (Sheet Pan)

Which Toppings Are Best For Pizza?

Pizza topping combinations are endless. There is no 'right way to make a pizza' - Unless, of course, you're stubborn like me and are convinced that yours is the best.

Pizza dough is like a blank canvas and it can be topped in any number of ways.

I love a combination of smoky meats, earthy veggies, tangy tomato sauce, and some kind of a salty element. I find that this combination of ingredients provides an overall balanced flavor profile.

1. To make this pizza, wipe any dirt from 1 8 oz. package of button mushrooms (or mushrooms of choice) and slice the mushrooms.
2. Dice 1 bell pepper (any color).
3. Slice 1 cup of Manzanilla olives (or pitted olives of choice).
4. Shred 3 cups of Mozzarella cheese, or any variety of cheese that melts nicely, such as cheddar or Fontina.

However, the toppings used to make this pizza can be customized according to your tastes.

Here are some pizza toppings that can be used in addition to or in place of the suggested toppings:

• Ham
• Pepperoni
• Cooked Sausage
• Onions
• Banana or Poblano Peppers
• Black Olives, Kalamata Olives, or Castelvetrano Olives
• Spinach or Arugula
• Roasted Red Peppers
• Sundried Tomatoes
• Pineapple

One thing to keep in mind when it comes to pizza toppings is not to overload the pizza dough with them. Overloading the pizza dough will cause it to become soggy as it bakes.

Adding just the right amount of pizza toppings will ensure that the edges of the dough become crispy as they bake and the dough itself is not saturated with water or grease from the meat and veggies.

Ingredients For Canadian Bacon Pizza

Here's what you'll need to make it.

• 2 cups Warm Water (not hot water)
• 2 Tbsp. Sugar
• 3 tsp. Active Dry Yeast
• 3 cups Gluten Free Flour Blend (such as Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Flour)
• 2 tsp. Baking Powder
• 1 ½ tsp. Kosher Salt
• 2 Tbsp. Psyllium Husk Powder
• ¼ cup Olive Oil
• 1 14 oz. jar Pizza Sauce
• 1 package Canadian Bacon
• 1 8 oz. package Mushrooms (any variety)
• 1 Bell Pepper (any color)
• 1 cup Manzanilla Olives (sliced)
• 3 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded) (or shredded cheese of choice such as cheddar or Fontina)

Which Pizza Dough Is Best For Sheet Pan Pizza?

As mentioned, this recipe was originally published using a regular pizza dough made with AP flour. Since that time, I am gluten free and have updated the recipe to reflect that change.

I have searched for years for a terrific gluten free pizza dough and finally came across a recipe that I enjoy as much as regular pizza dough.

The gluten free pizza dough I am using to make this Canadian Bacon Pizza recipe comes from Meaningful Eats. I have altered the recipe slightly, but it's largely based on the one from that site.

You can also use a packaged crust like the gluten free pizza crust mix from Bob's Red Mill, or your favorite regular or gluten free pizza crust mix.

To keep things super easy, you can use a premade gluten free or regular pizza crust and simply top and bake it.

If gluten is not an issue for you, feel free to use my homemade pizza dough recipe. I used this recipe for years before I went gluten free and was consistently happy with the results.

What Makes Gluten Free Pizza Dough Different?

The process of making gluten free pizza dough differs slightly from that of making regular pizza dough.

There are a few things to keep in mind when making a gluten free pizza dough.

• Gluten free pizza dough calls for a gluten free flour blend. It's important to use a flour blend and not an all-purpose gluten free flour. A gluten free flour blend contains xantham gum and all of the elements that help it to work much the same as regular all-purpose flour.
• A gluten free flour blend such as Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Flour, King Arthur Flour, or Cup 4 Cup work well when making gluten free pizza dough.
• It's important to add psyllium husk powder to gluten free pizza dough. This helps to create a stretchy dough and characteristic chewy texture.
• Gluten free pizza dough must be par-baked before adding the toppings. The same is true when making gluten free pie crust.
• Gluten free pizza takes longer to bake. The dough must first be par-baked and then it takes a few minutes longer to be baked after adding the toppings.
• The sheet pan must be greased properly before spreading the pizza dough onto it in order to prevent the crust from sticking to the pan.

How To Make Gluten Free Pizza Dough

This pizza dough takes a few hours to rise, so I recommend starting the dough 2 hours before you'd like to bake the pizza. This is also the case if using a regular pizza dough.

Allowing the dough to rise helps to develop a deeper flavor and optimal texture. It also makes the dough much easier to work with.

This recipe makes 2 gluten free pizza crusts. Feel free to cut the recipe in half if you'd only like to make 1 pizza.

1. Start by pouring 2 cups of warm (not hot) water into a glass bowl. Add 2 Tbsp. of sugar and 3 tsp. of active dry yeast to the water.
2. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. The yeast will start to proof during this time.
3. While the yeast is proofing, add the dry ingredients to a stand mixer bowl or any large bowl. Add 3 cups gluten free flour blend, 2 tsp. baking powder, 1 ½ tsp. kosher salt, and 2 Tbsp. psyllium husk powder to the bowl. Stir until completely combined with the paddle attachment.
4. After 10 minutes, slowly add the water and yeast mixture, along with ¼ cup olive oil to the bowl while the mixture runs on a low speed. Continue to mix on a medium-low speed for 3-4 minutes, or until the dough is completely combined (make sure to scrape the sides and bottom with a spatula). Feel free to use a wooden spoon to mix the pizza dough by hand if you don't have a stand mixer.
5. Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes, but ideally for 2 hours. The dough will rise during this time.

The dough will be a bit sticky and tacky, but should hold together nicely after mixed.

If it seems too watery, simply add a bit more flour, 1 Tbsp. at a time and continue to mix until the dough is sticky, but and holds together.

How To Bake Gluten Free Pizza Crust

Once the dough has risen, it's time to press it onto a greased baking sheet and par-bake it in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.

Par-baking the gluten free pizza dough helps the bottom of the crust become crispy and ensures that the dough doesn't get soggy after adding the toppings.

This step is not necessary if using a regular pizza dough.

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Spread some olive oil over the surface of two medium-large sized baking sheets.
3. Divide the pizza dough in half and place them on each baking sheet.
4. With oiled fingers, spread the dough evenly over the surface of each baking sheet. The dough does not need to reach the edge of the baking sheets.
5. Press the dough as thinly as you can, without tearing the dough.
6. Place the baking sheets in the oven and par-bake the dough for 15 minutes.
7. Remove the baking sheets from the oven.

How To Make Canadian Bacon Pizza

Once the pizza dough is par-baked, it's time to add the toppings and finish the pizza crust in the oven.

As mentioned, the pizza toppings can be customized a bit to fit your tastes. It's best not to overload the crust with toppings, though, or it may become soggy.

1. Start by spreading half a jar of pizza sauce evenly over the surface of each pizza crust.
2. Add the sliced mushrooms directly on top of the pizza sauce.
3. Add desired amount of sliced Canadian bacon (can sub ham or pepperoni) on top of the mushrooms.
4. Place the diced bell peppers on top of the Canadian bacon.
5. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese evenly over each pizza.
6. Return the baking sheets to the oven and bake the pizzas for another 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and the edges of the pizza slightly crispy.
7. Remove the baking sheets from the oven, transfer to a wooden cutting board, and slice the pizzas.

What To Serve With Sheet Pan Pizza

I love to serve this Canadian Bacon Pizza with a fresh side salad like a Greek salad or Caesar salad. The bright flavors of a side salad help to balance out he rich flavors of the pizza.

Salads like this Italian green bean salad, marinated tomato basil salad, pickled beet salad, or minty pea salad all make a great pairing for pizza.

For a healthy and simple side dish, check out these garlic roasted green beans, Parmesan roasted cauliflower, or Italian quinoa salad.

These eggplant Parmesan fries or mushroom tapenade make for some tasty appetizers.

How Long Does Pizza Last In The Fridge

Any leftover pizza can be stored in airtight containers for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

Make sure to allow the pizza to come to room temperature before transferring to the fridge for storage.

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