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This Shredded Brussels Sprout and Bacon Pizza is an easy weeknight pizza that everyone loves. Itโs that salty bacon on top that really seals the deal. Homemade pizza dough topped with a tangy, sweet, and spicy balsamic sauce, melty Havarti cheese, shaved brussels sprouts, and crispy bacon. All baked in a super hot oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, the brussels sprouts roasted and just lightly charred, and the crust golden and perfect. Every last bite of this pizza is delicious. And all those sprouts on top make this pizza kind of like eating salad with a side of cheesy pizza!
Pizza for your Wednesday because itโs December, the end of the yearโฆand really at this point, anything goes!
After all the Thanksgiving food last week, pizza was an obvious must. I love Thanksgiving and all, but letโs be real, it can be a lot. After days of leftovers, Iโm ready for a change of pace. I started with Asian-style dumplings and now weโre moving onto cheesy pizza topped with my favorite vegetable and some salty, crispy bacon too.
And the best part? This is the easiest to recreate. I know pizza can be one of those foods that many of us think we need to order take-out for, but I love showing you that homemade pizza is actually so easy!
The inspiration?
Iโm not sure if any of you remember my shredded Brussels sprout salad from a few years ago, but that salad ended up inspiring this pizza. I made the salad for Thanksgiving and had forgotten just how much I loved that recipe. The sweet, spicy, and tangy dressing drizzle paired with the sprouts and crispy bacon is the most delicious combination. It creates a salad thatโs honestly delicious and one that everyone goes back in for seconds.
The leftover brussels sprouts in the fridge had no purpose, but the day after Thanksgiving I had this idea and started testing immediately. Brussels sprouts in cheese pizza sounded like the most delicious combinationโฆand surprise, it doesnโt just sound good, it is good!
And with December here and all of us quickly becoming extra busy, time for cooking is limited. This means weeknight meals need to be simple and quick, but of course, they also need to be delicious.
Obviously, pizza is just that easy, yet delicious food we all need. Itโs the perfect mix of comforting, thatโs also quick and easy.
The quick and simple details.
Start out with fresh pizza dough. You can make your own (my favorite dough is in the HBH Super Simple Cookbook), or use store-bought.
The next step is key. Mix up a quick balsamic sauce, which is simply just a little balsamic vinegar, honey, thyme, and red pepper flakes. I wanted to create a white pizza, but a white pizza with plenty of flavor. This sauce is sweet, tangy, and perfectly spicy. Itโs so good when paired with those extra savory sprouts.
Now, my best pizza making tip? Make sure your pizza dough is at room temperature before you begin to roll it out. If the dough is at all cold it will just spring back at you and not roll out easily. Room temperature creates a perfectly baked thin crust, with crisp edges and a soft center.
Spread the dough with that balsamic sauce, then add the cheese and sprouts. Bake until golden and bubbly. I love baking at a high temp to ensure the crust gets crisp and just lightly charred on the edges.
When the pizza comes out of the oven, the cheese is melty and the brussels sprouts have a nice little char.
Itโs delicious just like thatโฆbut made even better once topped with crispy bacon. SO GOOD.
The combo of Havarti cheese, sprouts, and bacon is one thatโs truly, melt in your mouth good. This is quickly going to become one of my go-to pizza topping combos because I often have the ingredients on hand. Which makes this Brussels sprout pizza great for these crazy busy December days and long cozy nights at home.
And as I mentioned above, all those sprouts sitting atop this cheesy pizza really turns this dinner into a salad and pizza combined into one. Sooo, itโs totally healthy foodโฆgo with me on this. Itโs December, and we need to be in agreement that just about anything goes this month.
And with that, I leave you with the perfect cheese and bacon pizza to livinโ up your Wednesday night. Enjoy!
Looking for other pizza recipes? Here are my favorites:ย
Easy Sheet Pan Tomato Herb Pizza
Artichoke Pesto and Burrata Pizza with Lemony Arugula
Lastly, if you make this Shredded Brussels Sprout and Bacon 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!
Shredded Brussels Sprout and Bacon Pizza
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound pizza dough, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- crushed red pepper flakes
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded brussels sprouts
- 1/2 cup grated manchego or parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded fontina or Havarti cheese
- 4 thick-cut slices of bacon, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450ยฐ F. Grease a large baking sheet with olive oil.2. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, the honey, balsamic vinegar, shallot, garlic, thyme, and a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.3. In a separate bowl, toss together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the brussels sprouts, parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper. 3. On a lightly floured surface, push/roll the dough out until it is pretty thin (about a 10-12 inch circle). Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.4. Spread the dough with the olive oil/balsamic herb mix. Add the Havarti cheese, then layer the brussels sprouts over the cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted.5. Meanwhile, cook the bacon until crisp. Top the pizza with the crispy bacon and freshly shaved parmesan. Slice and enjoy!ย
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There are 2 step “3”‘s in the recipe. ๐ Looks great we will be trying it this weekemd.
Thanks for letting me know, Cynthia! I hope you love this dish!
Happy Sunday!
this was sooooo yummy!!!!
Hi Beth,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe and your comment, so glad it turned out nicely for you!
Have a great holiday!๐๐
This has become my go-to pizza for myself and to wow others with! The flavors and textures complement each other so well and people are OBSESSED when they try it. Can’t recommend this recipe enough!
Hey Alexx,
Awesome! So glad to hear this recipe is always a hit, thanks a lot for making it so often! xx
What an unusual and wonderfully delicious combination of flavors! We loved it. I had extra grated Brussels sprouts so I made up another batch of the drizzle and used it to marinate them for a couple days in the fridge. It made a fantastic salad too!
Hey Debbie,
Wonderful!! I appreciate you giving this recipe a try and your comment, so glad to hear it turned out nicely for you! xT
Ever since coming out with this recipe a few years ago, I make this at least a half a dozen times a year. It’s sooo good and one of the best/easiest pizzas to make. My husband and I have the recipe memorized!
Thank you so much Megan! ๐ xT
Another knockout recipe! It made a brussel sprouts lover out of my picky-eater partner.
Next time, I will make a little less sauce because although it was DELISH, it did overflow from my pizza pan.
Hey Dalia,
Lovely!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your comment, so glad to hear it turned out well:) xx
I’ve probably made this 4 times since I tried it a couple of weeks ago. It’s literally so good! The balsamic oil mixture gives it a little bit of sweetness that I love. The one issue I’m having is my pizza crust darkening before the bottom of the pizza has a chance to crisp up. Any advice on how I can get it crispier on the bottom?
Hey Alexis,
Fantastic!! So glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for making it! Do you have a pizza stone? I find I get the crispiest crust using a baking sheet pan on top of the pizza stone. I hope this helps! Have a great weekend:)
This pizza was so easy and so good! It was a great way to get some more veggies in for my toddler too!
Thanks SO much Margaux! So glad you loved this pizza! ๐ xT
I par bake my crust. What ever the method you need a hot surface for the bottom.
You need a hotter surface underneath. Heat it up before putting the pizza on top
Delicious! Iโll definitely make this again, loved the balsamic/olive oil herb mixture. Didnโt top with the grated Parmesan, felt it had enough cheese. I used Manchego and Havarti cheese. Another hit from our girl Tieghan. Since we live in the mountains of Colorado also, I love the fact that I donโt need to adjust your recipes for high altitude!
Hey Christine,
Happy Sunday!๐ Thanks so much for trying this recipe and sharing your review, so glad to hear it was enjoyed:) xT
This pizza was so delicious! Everyone loved it! Thanks for sharing!
Hey Jackie,
Wonderful!! I appreciate you making this recipe, I’m so glad it turned out well for you! Have a great weekend:)
I used what I had on hand so unfortunately only mozzarella and Parmesan but it was still great! Also, had to replace bacon with prosciutto and balsamic with white balsamic. Still awesome
Hey Jenny,
Amazing!! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it!! Have a great weekend! xx
Absolutely the BEST pizza ever. I hate brussel sprouts, they are delicious on this. Used manchega for first layer of cheese and Gouda for second. Have used Fontana, but Gouda seems to be the favorite. Put all on Greek Pita bread from Costco. Just the right thickness and the perfect size for a pie plate which makes serving simple. SUPER! SUPER recipe.
Hey Bonnie,
I appreciate you making this recipe and I’m thrilled to hear that it turned out well for you! Have a great weekend! xx
Made this again the other night- one of my favs as Iโm not a big red sauce pizza lover. Local place sells great pizza dough ready to use. Flavors are all perfect together- we love this one!
Hey Jill,
Amazing!! So glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for making it! xT
My absolute favorite pizza! Iโve made this easily over a dozen times and everyone always loves it. Seems like a weird combo at first but the flavors go so well together. Canโt say enough good things
Hey Paige,
Happy Monday!โ๏ธ๐ I appreciate you making this recipe so often and sharing your review, so glad to hear it is always enjoyed! xT