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Caramelized Shallot and Bacon Goat Cheese Pizza. Homemade pizza dough topped with fresh summer tomatoes, tangy goat cheese, crisp bacon, basil, lots of melty cheese, and sweet and delicious caramelized shallots. Oh, and some fresh thyme and chili flakes too. Once the pizza is just out of the oven, finish with fresh basil. If you love a cheesy pizza, this is about to become a new weeknight dinner staple. Serve this cheesy pizza right out of the oven for a truly simple dinner that everyone will love.
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With all the dark days and rain weโve had, I canโt help it, Iโm slightly excited for fall. Am I ready for it? No, I really havenโt had nearly enough of summer. But still, part of me is excited for cozy days and pumpkin spice.
But not anytime too soon. Weโll ease into cooler temps with simple, slightly richer, recipes like todayโs pizza. I wouldnโt say this is specifically a fall recipe. But the cheesy factor definitely makes it comfort food, which I love, all year-round.
This brings me to this pizza.
Itโs a combination of all the things Iโm loving right now. Summer produce, fresh herbs, simplicity, and apparently lots of carbs and cheese!
Here are the details
Itโs no secret that I love shallots. I think they work so well in so many recipes. They add a subtly sweet flavor thatโs never overpowering, but also complimentary. Theyโre less intense than an onion. I love to use them with recipes that are deeply savory but could use a touch of sweetness, like pizza.
I also love balancing their sweetness with saltiness, enter the bacon. The caramelized shallots and crisp bacon are a wonderful flavor combination thatโs always unexpected, yet so delicious.
Start with caramelizing the shallots. Itโs way easier than youโd think. Weโre going to allow the shallots to cook undisturbed in olive oil with fresh thyme. The shallots will get a nice caramelization on the bottom and soften all around.
They smell delicious as they cook. They taste slightly sweet, salty, and just a little bit buttery. You will love them.ย
The rest is assembly. Fresh pizza dough topped with fig preserves. I know this is not a usual pizza topping, but very delicious with the salty bacon, sweet shallots, and pinch of chili flakes. Trust me.
Then fresh summer tomatoes. For the tomato, I like to grate it on a box grater to really break it down into a sauce. Then toss it with garlic and salt, simple. Just let the flavors of the tomato shine.
Next, add the goat cheese, then layer on fresh basil, and crisp bacon. Top with mozzarella and add the shallots last. I like to leave the shallots for the top of the pizza. This allows them to get crispy in the oven.
Throw the pizza in the oven and cook until the cheese is bubbling up and the crust is golden.
Top with lots of fresh basil, slice, eat, and enjoy!! This is definitely one of my favorite pizzas right now. Itโs honestly good for any time of year. It would be especially fun for upcoming game nights! So crazy that football season is about to start back up soon!
Looking for other pizza recipes? Here are some favorites:
Pesto Zucchini and Peach Pizza with Burrata
Pull Apart Roasted Garlic Pizza Dip Sliders
Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Easy Sheet Pan Tomato Herb Pizza
Lastly, if you make this Caramelized Shallot and Bacon Goat Cheese Pizza, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, donโt forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Caramelized Shallot and Bacon Goat Cheese Pizza
Ingredientsย
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 shallots, halved or quartered
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- kosher salt and pepper
- chili flakes
- 1/2 pound pizza dough, at room temp
- 1-2 tablespoons fig preserves
- 1 tomato, grated on a box grater
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 3 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructionsย
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450ยฐ F. 2. In a skillet, combine the olive oil, shallots, and thyme, cook over medium heat until the oil is hot. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook 10-20 minutes, until the shallots are very soft and caramelized. Stir and cook another 5 minutes. Add the chili flakes. Remove from the heat.3. On a lightly floured surface, push the dough out until it's thin (about a 10-12 inch circle). Transfer the dough to a baking sheet. Mix the grated tomato with the garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread the fig preserves and tomatoes over the dough. Add the goat cheese, bacon, and basil. Top with mozzarella. Pull the shallots apart and arrange them over the cheese. 4. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil. Slice and enjoy!
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This was amazing! I made it with some girl friends for a weekend together and made the dough ahead of time. It was easy and tastes delicious! I didnโt have fig preserves so I used fig jam which turned out sweet & tasty.
Hey Kristina,
Awesome! Love to hear this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it!
Have a great week!
Delicious! Only issue I had was trying to grate the tomato. I ended up with just a bowl of liquid tomato juice. LOL! Will just chop one up tiny next time. Great flavor and loved the fig preserves too.
Hey Col,
Amazing! Thank you so much for trying this recipe, I am so glad it turned out well for you! xxT
Looking to make this pizza sometime this weekend. It looks so good!
Would arugula (in place of basil) pair well with the flavors?
Hey Nicole,
Sure, arugula would also be delicious! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xT
Everyone I make this for is so impressed! Your recipe is amazing. We have this at least once a month!
Hey Jennifer,
Thanks so much for making this recipe so often and your feedback! I appreciate you sharing it with others:) xT
So delicious!!! Made one as the recipe and added sautรฉed mushrooms to another, just unbelievable combination of flavors!!!
Thank you so much for trying out the recipe! Have an awesome weekend! xT
Just smoked this pizza on our green egg. The combination of flavours was delicious!
Sounds amazing!! Glad you loved it! xT
Looks delish! Can & how to grill this pizzza, any suggestions? Monica
Thanks so much Monica! So sorry, I have never grilled pizza so I really can’t advise on that, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work for you! xx
Amazing!!!!!!!!!! Perfect blend of savory and sweet! Such a fun recipe to try out!
Hi Celeste,
Happy Monday!! I am thrilled to hear that this dish turned out well for you, thanks for trying it and your comment!๐ผ๐ธ xx
I try to make one of your pizza recipes every week and we love the Detroit style pizza. I finally made this one and this is one of the most delicious ZAโs I have ever eaten in my life-absolutely delicious!
Hi Ann,
Fantastic!! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it was a hit! Have a great weekend๐
The flavors are outstanding and so easy to throw together except for grating the tomato. I tried a hand held grater but gave up because it turned into a mess. I decided to chop the tomato and it worked great. My store was out of dough so I made dough from scratch. This is a fantastic recipe. Thank you.
Hey Sheri,
Wonderful!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for making it! xT
The perfect combination of flavors. SO good. Your recipes are to die for!
Hey Danielle,
Fantastic!!๐ป I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for trying it out! xT