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White Pizza with Bacon, Artichokes and Balsamic Drizzle

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I LOVE THIS PIZZA! You've got the creamy, smoky, salty, artichoke-y, fresh herb goodness in every bite.
Course Appetizers & Snacks, Mains & Entrees
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword artichokes, bacon, balsamic glaze, breast cancer awareness, pizza, white pizza
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 478
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 recipe homemade pizza dough
  • 1 clove garlic minced (use 2 if small)
  • 1½ tablespoons light olive oil
  • 2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts drained
  • 4 slices applewood bacon cooked and coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
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Instructions

  • Place the vinegar into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir often until reduced and thick. Set a side.
  • Preheat your oven to 400℉ (or 200℃), lightly oil an inverted rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
  • Place the garlic and olive oil in a small sauce pan and heat on low until the garlic just starts to turn golden brown. Remove off of the heat to cool for a moment.
  • On the prepared pan, stretch and press pizza dough to form a rustic long oval. Brush the center of the dough with all of the garlic oil leaving an inch or so border. Then sprinkle all of the mozzarella cheese over top.
  • Slide the pan onto the middle rack of your preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
  • Once the 10 minutes are up, remove the pizza and scatter small spoonfuls of the ricotta cheese over top of the mozzarella. Arrange the drained artichokes and sprinkle with the chopped bacon pieces and the Parmesan herb mixture. Slide the pizza back into the oven for an additional 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Slice and drizzle with the reduced balsamic.

Nutrition

Serving: 2slices | Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 919mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 414IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 1mg