White Pizza with Bacon and Arugula
User Reviews
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
8 slices
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Calories
287 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
White Pizza with Bacon and Arugula
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White Pizza with Bacon and Arugula is topped with a parmesan cream sauce, smoked mozzarella, bacon and a fresh arugula salad.
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Ingredients
Parmesan Cream Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 3/4 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Pizza
- 1 pound pizza dough
- Parmesan Cream Sauce
- 3/4 cup shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
- 4 lices cooked bacon chopped
Arugula Salad
- 2 cups baby arugula
- Juice of half a lemon
- Drizzle of olive oil
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Parmesan Cream Sauce
- In a small saucepan over medium heat melt the butter.
- Once the butter is melted add in the minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds, careful not to burn it.
- Whisk in the flour until combined and cook for about a minute.
- Slowly pour in the milk whisking the entire time until the flour is dissolved in the mixture.
- Once the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes, whisk in the Italian seasoning and shredded parmesan cheese.
- Season with kosher salt and black pepper as needed and set aside.
Pizza
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
- Roll out the pizza dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkled with flour or cornmeal to keep the dough from sticking.
- Spread your desired amount of the parmesan cream sauce over the top of the dough.
- Top evenly with the shredded cheeses and chopped bacon.
- Place the pizza on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and make the arugula salad.
- Top the pizza with the arugula salad and serve immediately as the salad will wilt if it sits in the dressing too long.
Arugula Salad
- As soon as the pizza comes out of the oven, In a medium sized bowl toss the arugula with the lemon juice, salt, pepper and olive oil being careful not to overdress it as it will become soggy.
- Place the salad on top of the pizza and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
547mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 547mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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