Description
This Copycat Happy Joe’s Special pizza combines a tangy twist of sauerkraut and savory Canadian bacon atop a classic mozzarella and pizza sauce base. Perfectly baked to golden bubbly perfection, this 10-serving pizza brings a Canadian favorite to your home kitchen with easy-to-follow steps and familiar ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- Your favorite pizza dough (enough for one large pizza)
- Olive oil (for greasing the pan)
Toppings
- 1 jar (14 oz) pizza sauce
- 2 cups (8 oz) Mozzarella cheese, divided (1 1/2 cups and 1/2 cup)
- 1 package (6 oz) Canadian bacon, diced
- 1 can (8 oz) sauerkraut, drained
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Follow your pizza dough recipe or package instructions to prepare the dough. This ensures the base is ready for toppings.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to the temperature specified for your pizza dough—commonly around 425°F (220°C)—to guarantee an ideal baking environment.
- Grease the Pizza Pan: Lightly coat your pizza pan with olive oil to prevent sticking and help develop a crispy crust.
- Shape the Dough: Pat the pizza dough evenly into the greased pan, forming your pizza base with desired thickness.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough surface. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top to create a rich, cheesy layer.
- Layer the Toppings: Distribute the diced Canadian bacon evenly over the cheese, followed by the drained sauerkraut, ensuring every slice will have great flavor.
- Finish with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over the toppings to help bind them and provide extra gooeyness.
- Bake: Place the pizza on the middle rack of the preheated oven. Bake according to your dough’s instructions, usually 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven carefully, let cool slightly, then cut into slices and serve hot for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Drain the sauerkraut well to avoid excess moisture making the crust soggy.
- You can substitute Canadian bacon with ham for a milder flavor.
- For a crispier crust, bake the pizza on a preheated pizza stone.
- Feel free to add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Leftover pizza can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best results.
