PIZZA CARBONARA

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Convenient refrigerated pizza crust is dressed up with a creamy Parmesan sauce and a topping of Monterey Jack cheese, bacon and green onions in this tasty recipe. It's a deliciously different addition to any pizza party. -Sherry Keethler Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

Unroll pizza crust. Press onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan; build up edges slightly. Prick thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 425° for 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk and bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in Parmesan cheese. Spread over hot crust. Sprinkle with bacon, Monterey Jack cheese and green onions., Bake at 425° for 8-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.