Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Bacon Pizza

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It’s no secret I love pizza.ย ย  We probably have pizza 3 or 4 times a month.ย  It’s easy to make and we change it up by putting different toppings on it.ย ย  Usually I have either plain cheese or sauteed vegetables.ย ย  My husband has either pepperoni or pepperoni and vegetables.ย  Every once in a while I get a crazy idea for some gourmet toppings and I go with it.

Make gourmet pizza at home with this Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Spinach Pizza recipe

My most recent idea was to make a caramelized onion, spinach, and bacon pizza.ย ย  I thought the sweetness of the onions paired with the salty bacon would be perfect.ย ย  The spinach would add a bit of nutrition and color to the pizza.

Make it yourself gourmet pizzas at home with this tasty Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Spinach Pizza recipe

Often times I used a refrigerated pizza crust to make my pizza and while it’s decent, it is clearly not homemade.ย  Whenever I have the time I make pizza dough from scratch.ย  Unfortunately, it’s difficult to have the time to make pizza dough during the school year.ย  I’ve found a great frozen pizza dough that makes a crust that tastes homemade so I’ve been using that one.

Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Spinach Pizza

I started the pizza off by making the caramelized onions because they take the longest.ย  While they were cooking I pre-heated the oven and browned the bacon.ย  Then I put the pizza together and hoped it would cook up nicely in the oven.

Love this delicious Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Spinach Pizza

The pizza came out smelling amazing.ย ย  The bacon was extra crispy, the spinach had wilted slightly, and the onions darkened.ย  The crust was brown and crispy.ย ย ย  The whole pizza was delicious.ย  Both my husband and I gobbled it down.ย  It was slightly sweet, slightly salty, and had a lot of cheese.ย ย  This is one of my new favorite pizzas!

Make gourmet pizza at home with this Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Spinach Pizza recipe

Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Bacon Pizza

A gourmet pizza with caramelized onions, spinach, and bacon on a golden brown and crispy crust.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes
Servings: 1 medium pizza
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 pizza dough
  • 1 large sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1 c. baby spinach leaves cut in half
  • 1 1/2 c. marinara sauce
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • 2 c. mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • While the oven is heating, add the onion, olive oil, and sugar to a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions have caramelized.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet for 3-4 minutes per side or until it is brown and crisp. Place the bacon on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Cut into small pieces
  • Stretch the pizza dough into a pizza pan that is either sprayed with cooking spray or sprinkled with corn meal. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the partially baked crust from the oven and spread with pizza sauce. Sprinkle with Italian seasonings.
  • Sprinkle the cheese evenly over top of the sauce.
  • Divide the caramelized onions, bacon, and spinach evenly over top of the cheese.
  • Bake the pizza for an additional 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the crust is browned.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original Recipe

Tasty Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Spinach Pizza is a great way to make your own pizza pies at home!

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