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Bacon Fig Gorgonzola Pizza

A deliciously savory pizza topped with crispy bacon, sweet figs, and creamy gorgonzola cheese, perfect for a gourmet twist on a classic dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, main
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Dough
  • 1 lb pizza dough store-bought or homemade
Toppings
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup fresh figs sliced
  • 4 oz gorgonzola cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped, optional
Sauce
  • 1 cup pizza sauce store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
  2. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness.
Assemble the Pizza
  1. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet.
  2. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
  3. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  4. Distribute the crumbled bacon and sliced figs evenly on top.
  5. Add crumbled gorgonzola cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped rosemary if using.
Bake the Pizza
  1. Carefully slide the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. Adding arugula after baking can add a nice peppery flavor.

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