TJ's Unexpected Cheddar & Applewood Smoked Bacon Pizza
Trader Joe'sTJ's Unexpected Cheddar & Applewood Smoked Bacon Pizza
Ingredients
For the Pizza
- 1 pound Trader Joe's fresh pizza dough, at room temperature
- 6 ounces Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 6 slices Trader Joe's Applewood Smoked Bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal, for dusting
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Fig Butter
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze, Trader Joe's brand recommended
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating. Lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet, then sprinkle with cornmeal.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 450
- 2
On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the Trader Joe's fresh pizza dough into a 12-14 inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared pizza pan or baking sheet.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the Trader Joe's Fig Butter and balsamic glaze until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border for the crust.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Evenly sprinkle the shredded Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese over the fig butter mixture. Distribute the crumbled Trader Joe's Applewood Smoked Bacon and thinly sliced red onion over the cheese.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Drizzle the entire pizza with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. If using a pizza stone, cook directly on the stone.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 450
- 7
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Trader Joe'sTJ's Unexpected Cheddar & Applewood Smoked Bacon Pizza
Ingredients
For the Pizza
- 1 pound Trader Joe's fresh pizza dough, at room temperature
- 6 ounces Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 6 slices Trader Joe's Applewood Smoked Bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal, for dusting
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Fig Butter
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze, Trader Joe's brand recommended
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating. Lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet, then sprinkle with cornmeal.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 450 - 2
On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the Trader Joe's fresh pizza dough into a 12-14 inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared pizza pan or baking sheet.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the Trader Joe's Fig Butter and balsamic glaze until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border for the crust.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Evenly sprinkle the shredded Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese over the fig butter mixture. Distribute the crumbled Trader Joe's Applewood Smoked Bacon and thinly sliced red onion over the cheese.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Drizzle the entire pizza with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. If using a pizza stone, cook directly on the stone.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 450 - 7
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min