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Recipe Title:
Gourmet Garlic Bianca Pizza with Crispy Bacon, Sundried Tomatoes and Caramelized Onions
Pairing:
Chianti Classico Riserva
Category:
Main Course
Submitted By:
Sabrina D.
Location:
South Daytona, FL
Date Added:
June 01, 2010
Votes:
199
Comments:
15

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  1. Hillary — Tue, June 01, 2010 @ 6:46 PM
    Yum! I love wine and pizza, too! Making pizza at home is so much better! I am going to try this at home.
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  2. Renee — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 4:12 PM
    Very Creative!
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  3. david — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 8:10 PM
    mmm mmmm good
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  4. Jean — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 10:55 PM
    This is not only a great recipe, video, but a great bottle of wine.
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  5. Brian — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 7:35 AM
    Sundried tomatoes and caramelized onions on a pizza, YUM!
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  6. Lisa — Thu, June 17, 2010 @ 5:59 AM
    Time to make the yummy perfect pairing myself! Cheers!
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  7. Danielle — Fri, June 18, 2010 @ 10:08 AM
    What time is dinner? I will bring the wine. Yummy!!!
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  8. gerald — Sat, June 19, 2010 @ 8:20 AM
    sunds good to me
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  9. Sherri — Sat, June 19, 2010 @ 2:51 PM
    With or without the wine it sounds yummy!!! I would love to try it!
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  10. Sherri L — Sat, June 19, 2010 @ 3:09 PM
    Makes me want to run right into the kitchen and try making this recipe.
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  11. Gina Minichiello — Sun, June 20, 2010 @ 6:28 AM
    Excellent job on the video. Can't wait to try this one.
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  12. gerald — Mon, June 21, 2010 @ 12:42 AM
    very good
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  13. Kathy — Mon, June 21, 2010 @ 9:54 PM
    This recipe sounds like it is over the top fabulous!
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  14. Dan — Tue, June 22, 2010 @ 9:41 PM
    Very well done video. the pizza looks great and so does the wine.
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  15. Doreen — Thu, June 24, 2010 @ 5:42 AM
    sounds great!
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Gourmet Garlic Bianca Pizza with Crispy Bacon, Sundried Tomatoes and Caramelized Onions

Paired with Chianti Classico Riserva

Description:

This pizza combination of salty bacon and rich cheeses baked with savory onions and sundried tomatoes is just pure heaven.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 fresh store bought ball of pizza dough
  2. ½ large onion or 1 small onion
  3. 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
  4. 1 8 oz. container of ricotta cheese
  5. 1 jar of oil-packed sundried tomatoes
  1. 4 strips of thick cut bacon
  2. 2 cloves of minced garlic
  3. Canola oil
  4. Flour

Directions:

Pour ½ cup of oil in microwave-safe bowl, mince garlic cloves and add to the oil. Heat oil and garlic in the microwave for 2 minutes.
Chop onion into thin slices. Heat skillet over low heat. Pour 3 tablespoons of oil into the skillet. Add onions to skillet and cook on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes until soft and caramelized. Chop bacon and cook in skillet for 4 or 5 minutes over medium heat.
Spread a small handful of flour to a cutting board or countertop. Place dough on floured surface and roll out into a 12 to 14 inch circle.
Spread garlic oil on pizza dough. Spread mozzarella cheese over dough. Add large spoonfuls of ricotta cheese on top of mozzarella. Add sundried tomatoes, caramelized onions and bacon.
Bake in 400 degree oven for 15 minutes.

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