Pizza with Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
Pizza with shaved Brussels sprouts and bacon – a white pizza that’s topped with fresh ricotta cheese, roasted Brussels sprouts, bacon and mozzarella cheese.
October is National Pizza Month, but as far as I’m concerned, it can be pizza month every month. Pizza is one of the few foods that I just can’t say no to. That’s why I like to make my own when the pizza craving hits so I can make it healthier and not feel so bad. We love all kinds of pizza toppings in our house, so when it’s pizza night I make a few different versions, and this pizza with Brussels sprouts and bacon is one of our favorites in the fall.
Now that the dinner crowd in my house is smaller, I’ve found that making pizza in a cast iron skillet is a great way to make a few pizzas with different toppings. The pizzas are smaller, so we are not tempted to overindulge. And I love how the crust comes out in the cast iron skillet; it’s a little bit crispy on the bottom, yet chewy on the inside. Just the way we like it! Another one of our favorites for pizza night is this Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Pizza .
This pizza is so good. The Brussels sprouts are tossed with a splash of balsamic vinegar and oil before they are added to the pizza. I partially cook the crust before adding the cheese and toppings so that it stays nice and crispy.
Pizza with Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
You are going to love this pizza, it’s savory, slightly sweet, salty, and creamy. Here’s how you make it. . .
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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts sliced thin – food processor or sharp knife works best for this
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- your favorite pizza crust
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/8 to 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic sliced thin
- 2 to 3 slices of cooked bacon crumbled
Instructions
- pre-heat Oven to 425
- roll out dough and place in a 9-inch skillet, and bake for 8 minutes
- mix 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil with the Brussels sprouts and place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 8 to 10 minutes – If you have enough room in the oven you can add them while the crust is cooking
- mix together 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar and 1 1/2 teaspoons oil
- remove the Brussels sprouts from the oven and and add the oil and vinegar mixture and toss so that sprouts are covered with mixture and set aside
- spread 1/4 cup ricotta over partially cooked crust
- top with garlic slices, then Brussels sprouts, bacon and mozzarella cheese
- return to oven and bake until crust begins to brown and cheese melts – approximately 8 minutes
Notes
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
Here are a few more pizza recipes to help you to celebrate National Pizza Month. . .
- Buffalo Chicken Naan Bread Pizza by The Freshman Cook
- Italian Beef Pizza by Cooking With Carlee
- Margherita Pizza by Making Miracles
- Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza by Everyday Eileen
- Pizza with shaved brussels sprouts and bacon by Simple and Savory
- Shrimp Prosciutto and Mushroom Pizza by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Spinach, Pancetta and Fontina Pizza by The Redhead Baker
- Stovetop Skillet Pizzas by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- White Pizza Mini Tarts by Take Two Tapas
- World Series Tortilla Pizza by Amy’s Cooking Adventures
Oh my word….I love roasted brussels and never would have thought to add them to a pizza…Pure genius!!
Thanks Wendy!
I cannot wait to try this! I love Brussels sprouts. I know I’ll love them on a pizza.
Enjoy Camilla!
What a beautiful, tasty pizza! It has such a gourmet look to it, and I know it must be incredible tasting!
Thank You Teri!
I love using a cast iron skillet for pizza! Your flavors are are amazing.
Thanks Karen!
I love htis – it looks amazing!
Thanks Amy!
You had me at pizza & bacon! But I love the mix of veggies too. This looks so delicious
We just got brussels sprouts in our crop share this week! I may need to try this! yum!
I hope you like it!
There’s a place near us that has a ricotta pizza and it’s one of my favorites. I don’t know why I never tried making it myself! The topping sound delicious too!
Thanks Sam!
This sounds and looks delicious!
Thank you Jazz!
Wow this sounds amazing!!! I need tmteh this!
Thanks Jessica
Oh my goodness! This sounds HEAVENLY!! I never get to eat stuff like this unless I feel like making 2 different meals! But I guess pizza is pretty easy to make and I could totally make a few at a time, this one for me and another for the kids!
I often made 2 different meals when my kids were young. When you use the skillet, it’s easy to make a small personal sized pizza!
There is nothing I don’t love about this except that it is not in my mouth at this very moment!
This pizza sounds delicious! I love this flavor combination, so why not put it on a pizza! Thanks for sharing on the Celebrate 365 Blog Party!