ASPARAGUS, BACON & HERBED CHEESE PIZZA

Asparagus, Bacon & Herbed Cheese Pizza image

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

Ingredients

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.