Yes, we all like the idea of producing every part of the pizza ourselves, but sometimes that is not the best way.

When we saw a prepared pizza at a huge discount at our local supermarket could not resist it.

Then we set about turning the simple basic pizza into our own custom layered pie.

Step 1: Open Up and Cut Up

My wife likes a slightly smaller portion than me, and so the pie is pre cut into segments with one part a little bigger ...for me. pre-cutting has many advantages such as allowing the cheese to flow around edges, crisper edges and of course when cooked the slices are ready to serve.

Step 2: Bacon Strips

The idea is to create a layered pizza rather than the usual scattered style.

We start by cutting up strips of lean bacon. NO fat is included.

Step 3: Bacon Layer

The strips are laid on top of the pre-made store pizza.

They are laid out neatly within each pre-cut section.

Step 4: Mushroom Chop

The prepared mushrooms are placed into a small electric chopper.

Step 5: Mushroom Layer

When the mushrooms have been reduced to lovely spreadable but chunky pieces, they can then be spread over the slices. Note that my wife does not like as much mushroom as me and so the amount is adjusted accordingly.