Charred Bacon Jam Pizza
Charred Bacon Jam Pizza balances smoky bacon richness with creamy ricotta and melty mozzarella, brightened by peppery arugula and a glossy drizzle of balsamic. Pesto adds herbal depth while crispy bacon and ricotta salata bring texture and salty snap. Serve hot off the grill for a fun weeknight dinner or a shareable weekend gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat a gas grill with all burners on High for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 2
Shape the pizza dough and brush it with olive oil.
- 3
Lower the flame on half of the grill burners to Low to create zones of direct and indirect heat.
- 4
Carefully place the dough, oiled side down, on the grill over direct heat; close the lid.
- 5
Grill the dough until the bottom is just barely cooked and has char marks, 1 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Flip the dough and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.
- 7
Transfer the dough to a baking sheet.
- 8
Spread bacon jam over the pizza dough; sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the dough.
- 9
Place small dollops of ricotta cheese onto the pizza.
- 10
Scatter the cooked bacon pieces over the pizza.
- 11
Return the pizza to the grill and cook until the cheese has melted, 3 to 4 more minutes.
- 12
Scatter small pieces of arugula onto the pizza.
- 13
Add pesto; drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- 14
Scatter ricotta salata crumbles over the pizza.
- 15
Cut into wedges and serve.
- Calories 266.92 kcal Moderate
- Protein 12.34 g Good Source
- Carbs 31.67 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.12 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.75 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High
- Cholesterol 20.64 mg Moderate
- Sodium 365.69 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.09 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.68 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 5.35 g Moderate
- Calcium 120.14 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.86 mg Moderate
- Potassium 45.09 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 55.69 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.31 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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