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Bacon Brussels Leek Pizza

The ultimate winter pizza combo... Bacon Brussels Leek Pizza for the win!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 670 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Pizza:
  • 2 leeks cleaned, tough greens removed and cut into thin half circles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • 1-2 cups smoked gruyere shredded
  • 1 large ball fresh mozzarella torn into pieces
  • 4 strips cooked bacon
  • 1 cup Brussels sprouts, trimmed and leaves separated
For the Roasted Garlic Paste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 head garlic
  • Pinch chili flakes
  • 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan

Instructions

For the Pizza:
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  1. Bring a medium sauté to medium high heat with the olive oil. Add the sliced leeks and sauté for 12-14 minutes until soft, stirring often to ensure they don't brown. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. Pre-heat your oven to 500 degrees. Thirty minutes before cooking the pizza, put your pizza stone in the oven.
  3. Divide the pizza dough into 2 even pieces. Stretch each piece of dough in a circular motion, then lay them both out on a flat surface and flatten out using a rolling pin. If you have a pizza peel, sprinkle some flour on it and place the stretched out dough on the peel.
  4. Once your 2 pizza doughs are flat and ready to be heated, use a spoon to spread the roasted garlic paste all around the dough leaving a little bit for the crust.
  5. Top each pizza with half of the shredded cheese, fresh mozzarella, sautéed leeks and sliced brussels sprouts. Transfer the pizzas into the oven and bake for 12-13 minutes until the crust is perfect.
  6. Remove pizza from the oven and top with the cooked bacon. Season with salt and pepper and additional red pepper flakes if needed slice and serve.
For the Roasted Garlic Paste
  1. Pre-heat your oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Trim the top of the head of garlic to expose the tops of the garlic cloves. Place the head of garlic on a piece of aluminum foil and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Wrap the head of garlic up in the foil and transfer to the oven to roast for 40 minutes.
  3. Once soft, remove the head of garlic from the oven and carefully pop out the individual garlic cloves into a bowl. Add the remaining olive oil, red pepper flakes and the parmesan cheese. Mash the mixture together with a fork and use as needed for the pizza.

Notes

  • Feeling bold? Make your own pizza crust! But I find the ball of ready made dough at the deli is just as tasty.

Nutrition Information

Calories 670kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 1267mg (53%) Potassium 264mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1255IU (25%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 428mg (43%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 670

% Daily Value*

Calories 670kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 18g 90%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 1267mg 53%
Potassium 264mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1255IU 25%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 428mg 43%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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