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Pumpkin and Blue Cheese Bacon Pizza Recipe

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A delicious Pumpkin Pizza combining the sweetness of roasted pumpkin and caramelized onions with savory bacon and cheeses on a crispy pizza crust. This recipe blends autumn flavors with classic pizza ingredients, perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

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Pizza Dough

  • 1 batch pizza dough (enough for one pizza)

Pumpkin Topping

  • 1 cup pumpkin, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Caramelized Onion

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Other Toppings

  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Roast Pumpkin: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cubed pumpkin in a baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with brown sugar, and season with salt and pepper. Roast the pumpkin for 15 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  2. Caramelize Onion: While the pumpkin roasts, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add apple cider, salt, and pepper, and continue cooking until the cider is mostly reduced, intensifying the flavor of the onions.
  3. Preheat Oven for Pizza: Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the pizza.
  4. Assemble Pizza: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to desired thickness. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and cooked bacon on top. Layer with caramelized onion and roasted pumpkin. Finish by sprinkling crumbled blue cheese over the pizza.
  5. Bake Pizza: Place the assembled pizza in the preheated 425°F oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • You can substitute apple cider with white grape juice or apple juice if preferred.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit bacon or replace with smoked mushrooms.
  • If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes before baking.
  • Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing to allow the cheese to set.

Find it online: https://queenrecipe.com/pumpkin-and-blue-cheese-bacon-pizza-recipe/