Goat Cheese and Bacon Pizza with Caramelized Onion Recipe
A delicious homemade Goat Cheese and Bacon Pizza featuring a creamy base of crème fraîche or ricotta, topped with caramelized onions, mozzarella, goat cheese rounds, and crispy bacon slices, baked to golden perfection and garnished with fresh thyme or arugula.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 boule de pâte à pizza (store-bought or homemade)
Sauce
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche or ricotta
Cheeses
- 1 small log of goat cheese (113 g), sliced into rounds
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Meat
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon slices or lardons
Vegetables and Oils
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Seasoning and Garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh thyme or arugula for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 245 °C (475 °F). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside the oven to heat up during this time for optimal crust crispiness.
- Caramelize the Onions: In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauté the thinly sliced onions in olive oil until they become tender and caramelized, about 8 to 10 minutes. Season lightly with salt.
- Prepare the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your preferred shape and size. Transfer the shaped dough onto a sheet of parchment paper for easy handling.
- Apply the Base Sauce: Spread the crème fraîche or ricotta evenly over the pizza dough, creating a creamy base layer.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce. Then, distribute the caramelized onions, goat cheese slices, and cooked bacon evenly across the pizza.
- Bake the Pizza: Carefully slide the pizza, still on the parchment paper, onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with fresh thyme or arugula if desired. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Using a preheated pizza stone helps achieve a crispier crust.
- The crème fraîche or ricotta adds a rich, creamy base; you can substitute with cream cheese if preferred.
- Caramelizing the onions slowly enhances their natural sweetness and adds depth of flavor.
- Cook the bacon beforehand to prevent excess grease on the pizza.
- Feel free to add fresh herbs after baking for a burst of freshness.
Keywords: goat cheese pizza, bacon pizza, caramelized onion pizza, homemade pizza, creamy pizza base
