It’s a Bacon Kind of Saturday Here In The Castle!
Yes indeed it is AND we have a “guest recipe” this time too. It’s a recipe that I think has fascinated a lot of bacon lovers for AGES………….bacon weave ANYTHING is intriguing but pizza? Oh man that just HAS to be good! But guess what – they aren’t all that tough to make and I’m going to tell you about it now!
Before I start, a BIG THANK YOU to Sharon of FRIENDSFUREVER for sending this one to us. Ready with your pencil and paper???
This is what the crust looks like – note we used a few more slices of bacon than the recipe but it’s UP TO YOU how big to make your crust!!
- Preheat oven to 400°. Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper. To form a bacon weave, line six bacon slices side-by-side on the baking sheet. Lift up and fold back every other bacon slice, then lay a seventh slice on top in the center.
- Lay folded-back slices on top of seventh slice, then fold back the alternate slices. Place eighth slice on top, next to the seventh slice, weaving like you did before. Repeat this process four more times to complete the weave.
- Place an inverted, oven-proof cooling rack on top of the bacon slices. This helps them stay flat.
- Bake 23 to 25 minutes, or until bacon starts to crisp.
- Remove baking sheet from oven and pour off as much fat as you can. Carefully remove rack, then spread with pizza sauce leaving ½-inch or so for crust. Top with mozzarella, pepper, onions, olives, and Parmesan.
- Return sheet to oven and continue baking until cheese is melty, another 10 minutes.
IF you google “bacon weave pizza” and see some of the photos you’ll realize that this is definitely worth trying. If you’re a bacon fan and even more especially if you like THIN CRUST PIZZA (which my Mom does).
So what do you say? This is one that would be fun to make………………..and delish too……………..just ask my Mom – she had a big smile on her face when she ate it with my Dad!
Mom looked a little like this only her tongue isn’t that long. HAHAHA
That sounds delicious but *whispers* I am right off bacon at the moment. The last thing I had before the gallstones attack was a bacon sandwich. I am feeling a lot better now but it has taken almost 2 weeks.
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First of all we’re HAPPY that you are feeling better but I’m sure bacon is NOT on the “OK to eat if you have gallstones” list! Know what? You can make this pizza with regular crust and it’s just as yummy (well – almost!).
Love, Teddy
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No, bacon is not a good thing for me to eat, and I also adore belly pork with nice crispy crackling, but that is also off the menu. 😦
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Motor Mommy said: “Oh, my!!! We are going to TRY this!”
Too bad I don’t like bacon (I know…right?)….maybe she’ll give me some cheese….
Thanks for sharing the recipe, Teddy AND Miss Sharon!
Love, Sundae
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It’s EVER so good……and you can size that pizza however you want…..six strips just wasn’t BIG enough for my Mom and Dad….!
Enjoy!
Hugs, Teddy
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Hey! You lost me at step #2! I’ll let SSNS do the weaving thing. You ask up there “so what do you say”… I say what do you think my new (handsome, young-ish, funny, sweet, most excellent) cardiologist would say? I’m going to show this to SSNS. We are still wanting to do last Saturday’s Breakfast Burrito!
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Well you two are BEHIND on the special breakfast treats that’s for sure…….I say send SSNS off to the grocery to get either the fixings for burritos OR pizza for tomorrow……let’s face it – either one of them would be a GREAT start to the day (what? Yes indeedy do – pizza for breakfast is terrific)!!
Hugs, Pam
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Cold pizza for breakfast in college was worth waking up for. Still good!
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It’s so funny isn’t it – pizza is one of the VERY FEW things that’s yummy cold or hot. This is so good because that bacon stays crisp – doesn’t matter WHEN you eat it!!
Hugs, Teddy
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Oh my goodness! THIS looks totally delicious. The only think I would leave out is the olives. Thanks Miss Sharon.
Katie
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Yes a lot of peeps don’t care for olives…..but you can make ANY substitutions for your favorite pizza toppings and this is still good because of the SPECIAL CRUST!
Hugs, Teddy
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Now that’s a whole lotta yum Teddy!
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It sure is…………what a way to celebrate YUM!
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LOL, if my husband read this, I think he’d look a lot like the pup with it’s tongue hanging out!
Since I didn’t have lunch plans, and I do have some bacon that needs to be cooked, I think this is a great plan for lunch…. it might be his new favorite.
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It’s really good and you can obviously make it as small or as large as you want (as long as your bacon holds out!).
Hugs, Pam
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I cooked 2 pounds & have 2 ‘leftover’ (as long as they aren’t found) ‘crusts’.
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You are ALL SET THEN! Better hurry before they’re “found” !! 🙂
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LOL he rarely looks in the fridge’s veggie drawer. 😉
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That’s my Mom’s favorite drawer!
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Basket weave bacon…eye and tongue appealing!!!
Hugs Cecilia
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Oh it sure is! I’ve tried this one – oh boy is it yum!
Hugs, Pam
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We were so surprised and happy to see the recipe Mom found. It is most DEFINITELY on the list to be made here.
The Florida Furkids
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Thank you for sending it to me – it’s even yummier with a “bigger” crust!!
Hugs, Teddy and Mom too
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That looks good, but I am too lazy to weave all the bacon together 🙂 Have a great day! XO
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IT looks like it might take some time but it really goes quickly! Honest!
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That certainly beats the couple of pieces of bacon on top of a pizza any day — if you aren’t a vegetarian as i have to be (health reasons). Enjoy!
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You are wish to follow your dietary restrictions – lots of people pretend “that’s not for me” when their health really depends on them being a FOLLOWER! Good for you!
Happy weekend, Pam
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Yummy! Happy Caturday to you. A nice day here and rain tomorrow is supposed to cool it off some. Have a wonderful day.
Sue B
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Our high today on Sunday is supposed to be 69 – can’t believe it………this is certainly the STRANGEST weather EVER!
Hugs, Teddy
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Yummy, Yummy in the tummy. . .
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TOTALLY Miss Carol – TOTALLY!
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Wowzers, we have to thank you Teddy and Mom Sharon for sharing this recipe. Mom would use some different toppings, and she knows she and Dad could eat this up really fast. Hope you all have a good weekend and do not get all the rain we are. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
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Any toppings (your favorite pizza stuff) work just dandy – it’s really all about that bacon weave base. It’s a little tough to “slice” but break it into bits and enjoy every fabulous morsel – what a GREAT SNACK!
Love, Teddy
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OMC TEDDY!! You just made me soooooooooooooooo hungry!!!!!! I may have to go and get some bacon! We have some here. Tell Mom that I ALWAYS consider her to be a dear friend!The best thing about having good friends, is it isn’t contingent on commenting on blogs, etc., it is knowing that you can always pick up right where you left off and I feel the same. I consider your Mama to be a dear, dear friend! Love you both!!
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Miss Caren you are right – friends are in your heart always – doesn’t matter how often you talk – it just matters that you CARE and you FEEL them with you all the time. We hope your Mom makes that bacon weave pizza – it is an amazing snack. YES it’s tricky to eat but Mom just breaks it into bits and sits with piles of it in a bowl and snacks on it! Dad loves it too and if a little bacon finds its’ way to me – well – what can I say? Sending all of you huge hugs of friendship and LOVE!
Teddy (and Mom)
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Bacon and pizza make a great combination.
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Yummy! Can’t wait to try it.
Jean
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It’s ever so yum. Trust me.
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Wowzers!!!
Thet is a serious bunch of bacon!!! ❤
We can almost smell it from here 😉
Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ
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Yes we know – it’s like a bacon bonanza but oh boy is it yummmmarooooo to eat! Bacon is a basic food group for cats you know….well, maybe people and dogs too. Anyway, this might sound complicated but weaving bacon is EASY and it’s WORTH TRYING!
Hugs, Teddy
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A bacon crust pizza???? Sign us up!!!!
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Yep – this is a winner alright……..makes a nice snack!!
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Awesome. It’s like a pizza and a craft project all rolled into one!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Good way to look at it Cupcake….and you’re right – you have to be a little creative to reap the rewards of a bacon weave pizza!
Hugs, Teddy
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