Pizza with Meatball Crust

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1 pound refrigerated pizza dough

Coarse cornmeal, for dusting

2 slices thick-cut bacon

8 ounces ground beef

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

1 large egg, lightly beaten

2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons milk

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

1 clove garlic, grated

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons marinara or pizza sauce