Best Bacon Asparagus Pizza Recipes

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ASPARAGUS, BACON & HERBED CHEESE PIZZA



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A zesty pizza that's especially nice with spring asparagus but lovely all year round when you add mozzarella and bacon. - Dahlia Abrams, Detroit, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
6 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2-1/4 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup garlic-herb spreadable cheese (about 3 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan or baking sheet; brush top with 4 teaspoons oil. Top with mozzarella cheese, asparagus and bacon. Drop spreadable cheese by teaspoonfuls over pizza. Sprinkle with pepper flakes; drizzle with remaining oil., Bake 12-15 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BACON ASPARAGUS PIZZA



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Asparagus, bacon and goat cheese top this intriguing pizza. A unique combination of ingredients that are sure to get your taste buds in gear!

Provided by Annie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 thick slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 unbaked pizza crust
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup chopped fresh asparagus
1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1 (11 ounce) log fresh chevre (goat cheese)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for a few minutes to release most of the grease, but do not cook until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
  • Spread the pizza crust out on a pizza pan or large baking sheet. Top with mozzarella cheese, bacon pieces, asparagus, and tomatoes. Dot with goat cheese, then season with red pepper flakes and black pepper.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the crust is golden brown underneath when you lift it up to take a peek. Let cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 75.3 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 968.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

BACON AND ASPARAGUS PIZZA



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16-ounce) ball pizza dough
Basic Pizza Sauce, recipe follows
1 pound fresh asparagus, 8 spears trimmed and remaining cut into 1/2-inch coins
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces shredded mozzarella
1/2 red onion, sliced into 1/2 moons
5 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, sliced
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons torn fresh basil
Pinch sugar, as necessary

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Adjust oven racks to the middle of the oven. Place a cast iron pizza stone or pan in the oven to heat for 1 hour.
  • Blanch asparagus 1 minute in a large pot of boiling salted water, then remove and shock in a bowl of ice water. Drain well.
  • Place asparagus in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine well.
  • Flour your work surface and roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch diameter. Carefully remove the cast iron pizza stone from the oven and put the dough on top.
  • Ladle the sauce to cover the bottom of the pizza and top with mozzarella, red onion, bacon, and asparagus coins. Arrange the 8 whole pieces of asparagus fanned out from the center the pizza, like spokes on a bicycle.
  • Bake until golden and crisp and the cheese has melted, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic slices, and red pepper flakes, and saute until the edges of the garlic begin to turn golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper and let simmer 15 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the torn basil. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.

BACON, EGG, & ASPARAGUS PIZZA



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Categories     Egg     Pork     Vegetable     Breakfast     Bake     Quick & Easy     Low Cal

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound prepared pizza dough, preferably whole-wheat
2 strips bacon
3/4 cup sliced shallots
1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
4 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat oven to 500°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. 2.Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about the size of the baking sheet (see Tip). Transfer to the baking sheet. Bake until crisped on the bottom, about 8 minutes. 3.Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on a paper towel. Add shallots to the pan and cook, stirring often, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add asparagus and cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes more. 4.Spread the vegetables over the crust and crumble bacon on top. Whisk eggs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until combined; slowly pour over the vegetables, trying not to let any run off the crust. Sprinkle the pizza with cheese. Bake until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes.

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