Meat Lover Cheese Pizza

Ingredients:-

1 pound pizza dough
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing
8 ounces Italian sausage, mild or spicy
2 teaspoons cornmeal, optional
½ cup pizza sauce, or marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ounce pepperoni, 8 slices
1 ounce Canadian bacon, 2 slices, cut into smaller pieces
¼ cup cooked bacon, ¼” dice, about 2 slices
¼ teaspoon oregano, fresh or dried, optional
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Preparation:-

Preheat the Oven – Set the oven rack to the lower position and the temperature to 500ºF (260ºC).
Prepare the Dough – Allow the prepared pizza dough to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Cook the Sausage – In a medium skillet or saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the meat, breaking it into small pieces. Cook until browned, about 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool while preparing the rest of the pizza.
Prepare the Pan – Lightly brush a large baking sheet with olive oil. Evenly sprinkle cornmeal on the pan if desired for a crunchy crust texture.
Shape the Dough – On a lightly floured surface, stretch and shape the dough into a 10-inch circle—transfer to the baking sheet. Press into a 12-inch circle. Leave the edges slightly thicker, about ½-inch tall and wide. Brush olive oil on the edges to make the crust crispier when baked.
Add the Toppings – Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, followed by the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, sausage, and bacon. Sprinkle on oregano and red pepper flakes, if desired.
Bake – On the lowest oven rack, cook until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Serve – Immediately slice with a pizza cutter and serve while still hot.