Caramelized Onion Pizza With Gorgonzola, Bacon and Arugula

Name: Caramelized Onion Pizza With Gorgonzola, Bacon and Arugula
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 12 cups onions, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped & divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (12 inch) Boboli pizza crusts; 1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled; 2 tablespoons walnuts, coarsely chopped; 1 cup arugula, trimmed

Submitted by KelBel

"One of my new favorites is pizza topped with fresh arugula. My favorite is plain cheese pizza with arugula on top, but this is a VERY close second. A wonderful combination! NOTE: Bacon and Onions can be prepared ahead of time."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 6

ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
12 cups onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped & divided
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
1 (12 inch) Boboli pizza crusts
¹⁄₂ cup gorgonzola, crumbled
2 tablespoons walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup arugula, trimmed

directions

Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. Set bacon aside.
Add oil to bacon drippings in skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in 1 teaspoon rosemary, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking 15 to 20 minutes or until onion is a deep golden brown, stirring frequently.
Preheat oven to 400°.
Place pizza crust on 12-inch pizza pan. Top with onion. Add cheese and walnuts; bake 7-10 minutes or until cheese melts.
Remove from oven; top with 1 teaspoon rosemary, reserved bacon and arugula.