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Bacon, Caramelized Onion and Rosemary Pizza with Blue Cheese

Sliced into squares or slivers, this would make a great party appetizer. Onions and bacon can both be cooked in advance and refrigerated, allowing the pizza to be assembled in minutes.

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April 8th, 2012

Recipe by Paula Bowman

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Servings
4
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for preparing pan
  • 1 large spanish onion
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 store-bought ball pizza dough, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon roughly chopped rosemary
  • 1 Cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 Cups crumbled danish blue cheese, roquefort or gorgonzola
  • 1extra-virgin olive oil, to drizzle
    • Directions
  • 1.

    Preheat oven 425°F.

  • 2.

    In a large sauté pan set over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add onions and bay leaf and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the onions begin to soften. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover slightly and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and turn a deep, golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf, stir in balsamic vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

  • 3.

    Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet set over medium heat, add bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until brown and crispy, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to drain on a paper towel.

  • 4.

    Lightly oil a rimmed sheet pan. Shape and stretch dough, using hands or a rolling pin to fit into sheet pan. Cover dough with a layer of caramelized onions, followed with bacon, rosemary, mozzarella and finally blue cheese, leaving roughly a 1/4-inch border. Cook until the crust has browned on the bottom and the top is bubbling and browning in spots, about 7 to 10 minutes. Cut into slices, drizzle with a little olive oil and garnish with freshly ground black pepper.

    • Nutrients Per Serving
    Nutrients per serving:317 calories, 23 g fat, 15 g protein, 1 g fibre, 13 g carbohydrates, 668 mg sodium. Excellent source of vitamin B12. Good source of calcium, zinc, vitamin B3 (niacin) and folate.
    Bacon, Caramelized Onion and Rosemary Pizza with Blue Cheese
    Photography by Carlo Mendoza
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