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Apple Cheddar Rosemary Bacon Pizza Recipe

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A savory and sweet Apple Cheddar Rosemary Bacon Pizza featuring a creamy white sauce, crisp bacon with fresh rosemary, thinly sliced golden delicious apples, and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses on a homemade or store-bought pizza dough. Perfectly baked to a golden crust and garnished with fresh basil or micro greens for an elegant finish.

Ingredients

Pizza Base

  • 1 pizza dough homemade or store bought

Toppings

  • 2 golden delicious apples sliced, thinly
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rosemary, chopped
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • Basil or micro greens, garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

White Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon oregano

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the bacon and the pizza.
  2. Cook Bacon: Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange 8 slices of bacon on the foil. Sprinkle the chopped rosemary and freshly ground black pepper over the bacon. Bake for 14 minutes until the bacon is crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain and cool, then chop and set aside.
  3. Make White Sauce: In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced yellow onion and minced garlic, cooking for about 4 minutes until softened. Stir in flour and cook it for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, whole milk, and oregano. Continue stirring for about 3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
  4. Prepare Pizza Base: Spray another baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Roll out the pizza dough into a 9x13 inch rectangle and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the white sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a one-inch border around the edges.
  5. Add Toppings: Arrange the thinly sliced apples evenly over the white sauce. Sprinkle the chopped rosemary bacon evenly on top of the apples, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake the Pizza: Place the prepared pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves or micro greens. Slice and serve hot. Enjoy your flavorful Apple Cheddar Rosemary Bacon Pizza!

Notes

  • If you prefer a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and consider substituting with smoked mushrooms or caramelized onions for added depth.
  • Golden delicious apples work best for a balance of sweet and tart flavor; other crisp apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp can be used as substitutes.
  • Make sure to slice the apples thinly to ensure they cook through in the allotted baking time.
  • For a crispier crust, pre-bake the rolled out dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
  • Use fresh rosemary for best flavor, but dried rosemary can be used in a pinch—use about half the amount as dried herbs are more potent.
  • Leftover pizza can be reheated in a skillet or oven to retain crispness instead of a microwave.

Find it online: https://sweetworldtastes.com/apple-cheddar-rosemary-bacon-pizza-recipe/