Spinach, Caramelized Onion, and Bacon Pizza
Ingredients
Dough:
Topping:
4 bacon slices, chopped
1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach
2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) sliced onion
2 teaspoons sugar
1 Tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 cup (4 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Step 1
Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp
Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings.
Set bacon aside
Add spinach to drippings in pan; sauté 2 minutes or until wilted
Place spinach in a colander, pressing until barely moist
Add onion and 2 teaspoons sugar to pan
Cook 12 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; cool
Step 2
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat
Add garlic cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently
Add 3 Tablespoons flour and pepper, stirring with a whisk; cook 30 seconds.
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly with a whisk.
Cook 5 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly with a whisk
Step 3
Preheat oven to 475°F
Roll dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface
Place dough on a 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet coated with cooking spray and sprinkled with cornmeal
Crimp edges of dough with fingers to form a rim
Spread milk mixture evenly over dough
Top with spinach and onion
Bake for 20 minutes
Sprinkle evenly with bacon and cheese
Bake an additional 5 minutes or until golden brown
Cut pizza into 8 wedges
