Created: 8/2/2023
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
This unique and delicious pizza is a combination of two favorites - popcorn and pizza! The crust is made with a buttery popcorn and bacon base, topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and an array of tasty and savory toppings. It's perfect for a fun and flavorful dinner or a creative snack!
Ingredients:
Yield: 4-6 servings
4 cups of popped popcorn
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings of your choice, such as sliced mushrooms, diced bell peppers, and sliced onions
Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a 12-inch round pizza pan with parchment paper.
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a 12-inch round pizza pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a food processor, pulse the popcorn until it is finely ground but still has some texture.
In a food processor, pulse the popcorn until it is finely ground but still has some texture.
Step 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the ground popcorn and crumbled bacon and stir to combine.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the ground popcorn and crumbled bacon and stir to combine.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Pour the egg mixture into the popcorn mixture and stir to combine well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Pour the egg mixture into the popcorn mixture and stir to combine well.
Step 5
Pour the mixture onto the prepared pizza pan and spread it evenly, pressing the dough down with the back of a spoon.
Pour the mixture onto the prepared pizza pan and spread it evenly, pressing the dough down with the back of a spoon.
Step 6
Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until it is lightly golden brown and puffed up. Remove the crust from the oven.
Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until it is lightly golden brown and puffed up. Remove the crust from the oven.
Step 7
Spread the tomato sauce over the crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Spread the tomato sauce over the crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Step 8
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
Step 9
Add your desired toppings to the pizza, such as sliced mushrooms, diced bell peppers, and sliced onions.
Add your desired toppings to the pizza, such as sliced mushrooms, diced bell peppers, and sliced onions.
Step 10
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is crispy.
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is crispy.
Step 11
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing it into wedges. Serve hot and enjoy!
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing it into wedges. Serve hot and enjoy!