I adore this Caramelized-Leek and Bacon Pizza – I got the idea from a new pizzeria which opened up in my neighbourhood! I think it is the perfect flavor combination. Salty bacon and sweet leeks. What’s not to love?
To make this pizza, start by cooking bacon until crisp. Sauté leeks in the same pan until soft.
Flatten pizza dough to a 12-inch ½-inch thick circle. Drizzle the crust with olive oil and sprinkle on garlic powder. Spread a thin layer of mascarpone on the crust. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella on top and scatter with leeks and bacon. Sprinkle on Parmesan and remaining mozzarella. Bake in the oven until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Let sit 2 minutes before slicing.
To make these Caramelized-Leek and Bacon Pizza, you will need the following ingredients:
Cook 6 slices of bacon for about 8 minutes in a large pan over medium heat until crisp. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and chop into small pieces or crumble. Set aside.
Drain all but a thin layer of bacon fat from the pan.
Place 2 chopped leeks in the pan and sauté for about 12 minutes in the bacon fat until soft. Remove the pan from heat and set aside with the bacon.
Preheat the oven to 500 °F.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Roll it flat with a rolling pin until you have a 12-inch circle that's ½ inch thick.
Drizzle olive oil over the crust and sprinkle ½ a teaspoon of garlic powder.
Spread a thin layer of ¼ cup of mascarpone cheese over the crust using a rubber spatula.
Sprinkle half the mozzarella on top of the mascarpone and top with the reserved crispy bacon and leeks. Sprinkle ¼ cup of Parmesan and the remaining mozzarella.
Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Leave for 2 minutes before slicing and serving.
This Caramelized-Leek and Bacon Pizza is a flavor sensation! If you try this recipe, please come back to leave a review below.
