Papa John's Meat Feast Pizza (Copycat Recipe)

This hearty Meat Feast Pizza is a delicious homage to the classic from Papa John's, featuring a rich tomato sauce base, a generous blend of savory meats, and a gooey cheese topping. It's a perfect balance of traditional pizza elements with a few creative touches like an herbed crust and a hint of smoked paprika for added depth. Ideal for meat lovers, this recipe is easy to prepare and satisfies all your savory cravings.

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough ball (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
• 1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
• 1/2 cup diced ham
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
• 1/4 cup cooked ground beef
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
3. Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Layer the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
7. Evenly distribute the pepperoni, Italian sausage, ham, bacon, and ground beef over the cheese.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh basil.
10. Slice and serve hot.