BBQ Meatlovers Pizza
Friday night pizza night just got even better with this easy BBQ Meatlovers Pizza!
This has quickly become one of our family go-to dinners, cheesy, smoky and loaded with flavour. Topped with ham, salami and prosciutto (plus whatever extras you have on hand), it’s the perfect homemade pizza for a fun and easy Friday night meal.
Use a premade pizza base or fluffy pita bread for a quick, budget-friendly dinner that tastes better than takeaway. It’s simple to throw together, fun for the kids to help with and always a guaranteed hit.
We love keeping ours classic, but you can easily switch it up with bacon, chicken or even leftover roast meat. Finished with a good drizzle of BBQ sauce, it’s the kind of recipe that makes pizza night feel special without any fuss.
Cheaper than takeaway, quick to make and always a winner at our place!
BBQ Meatlovers Pizza
There’s something about a homemade pizza that just feels a bit special - even if it’s the end of a long week and you’re using a store-bought base! This BBQ Meatlovers Pizza is one of our go-to’s for Friday night pizza night. It’s much more budget-friendly than ordering takeaway and just as delicious. Don’t forget that extra drizzle of barbecue sauce on top - it makes all the difference!
Ingredients
- Base:
- – 1 premade pizza base or pita bread
- Sauce:
- – 1 sachet pizza sauce (garlic, onion and herb flavoured)
- – 1 tbsp barbecue sauce
- – 1 tsp garlic granules
- – 1 tsp Italian herbs
- Toppings:
- – ½–¾ cup grated cheese (I use a mix of Colby and mozzarella)
- – 2 slices prosciutto
- – 3–4 slices salami
- – 2 slices ham, roughly torn
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C–220°C. If you’ve got a pizza stone, pop it in now - otherwise, line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the pizza sauce, barbecue sauce, garlic granules and Italian herbs.
- Spread the sauce evenly over your pizza base, right to the edges.
- Sprinkle over a generous layer of grated cheese.
- Add your meats - prosciutto, salami and ham - scattered evenly across the top.
- Add another light sprinkle of cheese, then finish with an extra sprinkle of garlic granules, a little more Italian herbs and a drizzle of barbecue sauce.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes or until the cheese is melted, golden and bubbling and the base is lovely and crisp.
- Slice it up, serve it hot and enjoy your pizza night!
Notes
Top Tips:
Make it your own: Swap in bacon, cooked chicken or leftover roast meat for an easy twist on the classic.
Go lighter: Use wholemeal pita or wrap bases for a thinner, crispier crust.
Cheese ideas: I love a mix of mozzarella and Colby, but tasty cheese or even a sprinkle of parmesan works too.
Vegetarian version: Skip the meat and load up with mushrooms, capsicum, olives and red onion.
Kid-friendly tip: Set up a DIY pizza bar and let everyone top their own - it’s fun, hands-on and saves you time.
Freezer-friendly: You can freeze the prepped pizzas before baking - just wrap well and bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes. A great meal prep idea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories
1439Fat
43 gSat. Fat
18 gCarbs
203 gFiber
7 gNet carbs
196 gSugar
12 gProtein
57 gSodium
3666 mgCholesterol
67 mgThe nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.
