Caramelized Onion and Bacon Pizza
Caramelized Onion and Bacon Pizza combines sweet, golden onions with crispy bacon on a cheesy base, creating a savory, smoky, and indulgent pizza.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Rolling Pin
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough homemade or store-bought
- 2 large onions thinly sliced
- 4 strips bacon chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sugar optional, for faster caramelization
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta optional
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Add onions and cook over low heat, stirring often, until golden brown (20–25 minutes). Add sugar if using.
- In another pan, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface. Transfer to parchment paper.
- Spread caramelized onions evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, bacon, and goat cheese on top.
- Transfer pizza with parchment to the hot stone/baking sheet. Bake 10–12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per slice, approx. 1/8 of pizza):
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 5g