Bacon, Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza

Health score
19%
Bacon, Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza
35 min.
4
435kcal

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Looking for a delicious and unique pizza recipe that's sure to impress your taste buds? Look no further! This Bacon, Pear, and Gorgonzola Pizza is the perfect blend of savory and sweet, with a hint of blue cheese tanginess. It's a fantastic option for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner, and it's surprisingly easy to make. With a golden-brown crust, tender pear slices, crispy Canadian bacon, and a drizzle of honey, this pizza is a crowd-pleaser.

Not only is this recipe a delightful twist on the traditional pizza, but it's also a healthier option, featuring low-fat balsamic vinaigrette, part-skim mozzarella and ricotta cheeses, and a portion of your daily recommended intake of vegetables. The addition of walnuts adds a satisfying crunch and a boost of nutrients.

Ready in just 35 minutes and serving four, this Bacon, Pear, and Gorgonzola Pizza is a versatile main dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even a casual get-together. Pair it with a simple side salad of mixed greens, broccoli, and a drizzle of the same balsamic vinaigrette for a complete meal.

So why wait? Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a culinary adventure with this mouth-watering pizza. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette low-fat divided
  • cups broccoli florets divided
  • ounces canadian bacon finely chopped
  • tablespoons cheese blue crumbled
  • tablespoon honey 
  • cups the salad mixed divided
  • 0.5 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded divided
  • 0.3 cup part-skim ricotta 
  •  pears cored halved thinly sliced
  • ounces pizza dough with our recipe) store-bought
  • 0.3 cup walnut pieces chopped

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan
  • rolling pin
  • pizza stone

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. With a floured rolling pin, roll dough into a 12-inch circle; transfer to a 12-inch pizza stone or round baking pan.
  3. Bake at 400 for 57 minutes or until crust begins to puff.
  4. While crust bakes, stir together ricotta cheese and honey.
  5. Remove crust from oven, and flip so bottom is now on top.
  6. Spread ricotta mixture evenly over crust. Top with 1/4 cup mozzarella, pear, Canadian bacon, and walnuts. Top with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella and gorgonzola.
  7. Return pizza to oven; bake an additional 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Allow pizza to set before slicing into 8 pieces.
  8. While pizza bakes, assemble side salads, using 1 1/2 cups greens, 1/2 cup broccoli, and 1 1/2 tablespoons dressing per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories435kcal
Protein15.35%
Fat42.18%
Carbs42.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.01
Glycemic Load
4.95
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.586956459543%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.11mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
1.67mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.36mg
Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
3.57mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:434.89kcal
21.74%
Fat:20.9g
32.16%
Saturated Fat:5.11g
31.91%
Carbohydrates:47.36g
15.79%
Net Carbohydrates:43.45g
15.8%
Sugar:14.12g
15.69%
Cholesterol:25.08mg
8.36%
Sodium:924.73mg
40.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.11g
34.22%
Vitamin C:56.54mg
68.53%
Vitamin K:49.02µg
46.68%
Phosphorus:234.91mg
23.49%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.3%
Vitamin A:1151.06IU
23.02%
Calcium:228.23mg
22.82%
Folate:67.02µg
16.76%
Selenium:11.34µg
16.2%
Fiber:3.91g
15.65%
Iron:2.78mg
15.47%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.3%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.99%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
12.8%
Potassium:428.89mg
12.25%
Copper:0.23mg
11.26%
Zinc:1.55mg
10.32%
Magnesium:40.46mg
10.12%
Vitamin B3:1.73mg
8.65%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
5.95%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.21%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.55%
Vitamin D:0.48µg
3.18%
Source:My Recipes