Thursday, January 20, 2011

Bacon Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

Don't let your arteries constrict. I know "bacon pizza" sounds like a death wish, but I actually adapted this recipe from Cook This, Not That!, which converts grease-laden chain restaurant fare into much healthier options. My Dad bought it for me, bless his paternal soul, and every recipe I've made has come out a winner.

The original recipe includes ingredients for a DIY pizza crust, but since we college students typically cook for just ourselves, I improvised with pop-can biscuits.  That way I had a perfect portion just for me. No dreaded leftovers. Blegh.

Wrap whatever biscuits you don't use in plastic wrap and refrigerate. They'll still stay good burst from their pop-can prison.
Bacon Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese
Crust:
2 pop-can biscuits (I used Grands! from Pillsbury)
Sauce:
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 t. olive oil
Salt
Caramelized Onions:
1/2 large red onion, sliced thinly
1 t. olive oil
Salt
Misc:
2 T. goat cheese, crumbled
2 strips bacon, cooked and crumbed
1/8 t. dried rosemary, crushed
1.) Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2.) Add 1 t. olive oil to a medium sized skillet over medium heat. Add onions and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions become deep brown. Set aside.
3.) Meanwhile, stir olive oil into the diced tomatoes. Salt to taste.
4.) Roll or press biscuits out into 6-7 inch rounds. Place on a greased baking sheet and top each with 1 T. tomato sauce, equal amounts of caramelized onions, bacon, goat cheese, and rosemary.
5.) Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until sides and bottom of the biscuits are golden brown.

2 comments:

  1. Everything in moderation! And what I've found is that a little bit of bacon goes a long way in terms of flavor. Moderation!

    This pizza sounds wonderful. Although...caramelized onions? How could it NOT be.

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  2. Great idea, I am your newest follower and look forward to reading more!

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