Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Pizza

Did I mention that we really like bacon in this house? When I saw this recipe for a bacon and Brussels sprouts pizza, I knew we had to try it! We did not eat a lot of Brussels sprouts in my house growing up, but now I love them! This pizza was so good it will be in regular rotation around here.

I made some adjustments to the original recipe, to fall more in line with how we usually make pizza. I think it was perfect (humble, yes?) and I can't make any additional suggestions.

Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Pizza

1 recipe pizza crust (we used over favorite from Trader Joe's again)
6 slices bacon, chopped
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 c cheddar, shredded
1/2 c mozzarella, shredded
7-8 Brussels sprouts, shredded
1 T olive oil
1 T balsamic vinegar
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
red pepper flakes
1/4 c crumbled feta cheese

Preheat oven with baking stone to 500F.


Roll out pizza dough, into about a 10 inch diameter crust. Poke with a fork to prevent bubbles, pre-bake on a baking stone for 3 minutes.

In a medium skillet, cook bacon over medium high heat for 2-4 minutes. Set aside on a paper towel to drain.

In a small bowl, add the tablespoon of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar and toss Brussels sprouts and red onion to coat. Place in an oven proof dish and bake for about 6 minutes.

Brush the pizza crust with olive oil or bacon drippings (for extra bacon goodness). Evenly top the crust with cheeses, bacon, garlic, red onion, and Brussels sprouts. Add a heavy pinch of red pepper flakes and sprinkle with feta cheese. Bake the pizza for an additional 7 minutes until the cheese is melted and the Brussels sprouts and onion are completely cooked.