Bacon Pizza

Total Time Prep: 30 min.
Yield 8 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Bacon pizza really ups the ante on pizza night with a homemade crust, a creamy white sauce, sweet caramelized onions, spinach and crisp smoky bacon.

Ingredients

  • DOUGH:
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2-3/4 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • CARAMELIZED ONIONS:
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
  • WHITE SAUCE:
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the flour, salt and oil; beat until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 15-20 minutes.
  2. Punch dough down. Press onto the bottom and up the side of a greased 14-in. pizza pan; build up edge slightly. Prick dough several times with a fork.
  3. Bake at 425° for 6-8 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 30-40 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in rosemary.
  5. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  6. Spread sauce over crust. Place caramelized onions, bacon and spinach over sauce. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until crust is golden. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 172 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

This bacon pizza is creamy and savory, making it a nice change-up from a traditional red sauce pizza. If you're short on time, use store-bought caramelized onions and pre-cooked bacon. —Maggie Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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