This Apple Cheddar Rosemary Bacon Pizza is a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors, featuring crispy rosemary-infused bacon, thinly sliced golden delicious apples, rich cheddar cheese, and a creamy white sauce. Baked to golden perfection and garnished with fresh basil or microgreens, it offers a unique and delicious twist on traditional pizza.
Total Time:49 minutes
Yield:8 servings
Ingredients
Pizza Base and Toppings
1 pizza dough homemade or store bought
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 teaspoon oregano
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
Instructions
Prepare the Bacon: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Lay 8 slices of bacon on the foil. Sprinkle chopped rosemary and pepper over the bacon. Bake for 14 minutes or until crisp. Remove from oven, transfer bacon onto paper towels to drain excess grease, then chop and set aside.
Make the White Sauce: In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste. Gradually pour in chicken broth and whole milk while stirring, add oregano, and continue stirring for about 3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in shredded mozzarella until melted and combined.
Assemble the Pizza: Spray another baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Roll out the pizza dough into a 9x13 inch rectangle. Spread the white sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Layer the thinly sliced apples evenly over the sauce, followed by the chopped bacon and then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Bake the Pizza: Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with fresh basil or microgreens. Slice and serve immediately. Enjoy your apple cheddar rosemary bacon pizza!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth in the white sauce.
You can substitute golden delicious apples with Granny Smith apples for a tarter flavor.
If you prefer a spicier pizza, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the white sauce.
Use store-bought pizza dough to save time or make your own to customize thickness and texture.
Let the bacon cool on paper towels to keep it crispy and reduce grease on the pizza.
