Caramelized Shallot, Bacon and Olive Pizza

Caramelized Shallot, Bacon and Olive Pizza

Are you ready to elevate your homemade pizza game to a whole new level? With Le Creuset's innovative new pizza stone, you can create restaurant-quality pizza right in your own kitchen. This latest addition to the Le Creuset family transforms pizza making into a truly gourmet experience.

 

Imagine a perfect Friday night, crafting a delicious Caramelized Shallot, Bacon, and Olive Pizza. The sweet, rich flavor of the caramelized shallots, the smoky savoriness of bacon, and the briny kick of olives, all atop a beautifully crispy and chewy crust. The secret to achieving this mouth-watering combination lies in the craftsmanship of Le Creuset's dual-sided stoneware pizza stone. Whether you prefer a smooth, virtually nonstick surface for easy handling or an unglazed side that mimics a brick oven for that perfect crust, this stone has you covered.

 

Crafted from the finest quality stoneware, this pizza stone ensures uniform browning and even cooking, eliminating any worries about hot spots. Not only does it excel in making pizzas with crispy crusts and perfectly baked toppings, but it's also versatile enough for baking breads, pastries, and even roasting vegetables. With unmatched thermal resistance, this stone can handle extreme temperatures, making it a robust tool for any cooking challenge.

 

Join me as we dive into the details of making this scrumptious Caramelized Shallot, Bacon, and Olive Pizza, and discover how Le Creuset's pizza stone can become the centerpiece of your kitchen adventures.

 

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Create restaurant-quality pizza at home with the stoneware Le Creuset Pizza Stone. Generously sized to accommodate a large 15-inch pizza, it’s dual-sided for maximum versatility. The colorful glazed side is smooth and virtually nonstick for effortlessly sliding pizzas in and out of the oven, while the unglazed side is similar to a brick oven and produces crispy, chewy crusts.
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Caramelized Shallot, Bacon and Olive Pizza

Le Creuset

Servings

2-4

Cook Time

30 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Entree

Packed with umami-rich ingredients, this colorful play on the French pissaladiere embraces the savory flavors of the classic recipe, all on a chewy pizza crust.

Caramelized Shallot, Bacon and Olive Pizza

Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup black olives, torn in half
  • 1 handful baby spinach leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 anchovies, smashed
  • 3 cloves roasted garlic, smashed
  • Cornmeal
  • 8 ounces pizza dough
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated gruyere cheese

Directions

  1. Place a pizza stone on the middle rack of the oven. Preheat the oven to 500°F.
  2. Spread the bacon over the bottom of a wide sauté pan. Place over medium heat and cook until the bacon is crispy and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside. Add the shallot to the pan and cook until browned and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add the olives and spinach to the pan and cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, place the Dijon mustard, anchovies and roasted garlic in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
  4. Once the oven is preheated, lightly flour a pizza peel with cornmeal. Roll out the dough until it is about 12 inches wide and place on the pizza peel, adding more cornmeal as needed to prevent the dough from sticking. Lightly brush the top of the dough with melted butter. Spread the mustard mixture over the surface of the dough, leaving about 1 inch around the edges. Sprinkle the Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses evenly over the mustard mixture.
  5. Slide the pizza onto the pizza stone in the preheated oven, and bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling, about 8 minutes. Remove the pizza from the oven and top with the cooked bacon and the spinach mixture. Slice into wedges for serving.
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