Best 5 Cranberry Bacon And Gorgonzola Puff Pizza Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines sweet, savory, and tangy flavors in perfect harmony – the Cranberry, Bacon, and Gorgonzola Puff Pizza. This delectable dish starts with a crispy puff pastry base, topped with a layer of tangy cranberry sauce, followed by a generous sprinkling of crispy bacon and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese. The combination of flavors in this innovative pizza is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

For those looking for a vegetarian option, the recipe includes an alternative topping of roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions, and goat cheese. This variation offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it a perfect choice for vegetarians and those seeking a lighter option.

Additionally, the article provides a step-by-step guide for making a homemade cranberry sauce from scratch. This delightful sauce, bursting with the tartness of cranberries, perfectly complements the rich flavors of the pizza toppings. Alternatively, you can opt for store-bought cranberry sauce to save time.

With its vibrant colors and captivating flavors, the Cranberry, Bacon, and Gorgonzola Puff Pizza is a showstopper that will impress your family and friends at any gathering. Whether you prefer the classic combination of cranberry, bacon, and Gorgonzola or the vegetarian alternative with butternut squash, caramelized onions, and goat cheese, this recipe has something for everyone to enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

20-MINUTE BLT PUFFED PASTRY PIZZA



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20-Minute BLT Puffed Pastry Pizza - A quick and easy meal sure to please the whole family!

Provided by Ashley Manila

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 whole sheets of frozen puffed pastry
2 teaspoons olive oil, for brushing
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (I like using finely ground sea salt here)
(1) Packet Hidden Valley® Greek Yogurt Salad Dressing Mix
1 1/3 cups Greek yogurt (I used full-fat but reduced fat is OK)
3 tablespoons milk (I used 2% but any fat ratio should work fine)
8 strips of bacon, fried until crispy
2 cup baby arugula, or lettuce of your choice
2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half

Steps:

  • *Thaw the puffed pastry on the counter for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees (F).
  • Once thawed, carefully open the sheets of pastry. Using a sharp knife slice them in half, straight down the middle. Place the pastry on a large baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicon baking mat. Lightly brush the olive oil over the top of each pastry piece, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pop the pan in the oven and bake for 12-13 minutes.

CRANBERRY, BACON, AND GORGONZOLA PUFF PIZZA RECIPE - (4.8/5)



Cranberry, Bacon, and Gorgonzola Puff Pizza Recipe - (4.8/5) image

Provided by á-49077

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 whole Sheets of Frozen Puffed Pastry
1 tablespoon Olive Oil, For Brushing
2 cups cranberry sauce (homemade or store bought, just be sure to mix it until it's smooth)
8 slices bacon, cooked through but not too crispy
8 ounces gorgonzola cheese
Red onion, thinly sliced
Rosemary, chopped

Steps:

  • *Thaw the puffed pastry on the counter for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 degrees (F). Once thawed, carefully open the sheets of pastry. Using a sharp knife slice them in half, straight down the middle. Place the pastry on a large baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicon baking mat; set aside. Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through but not crispy (the bacon will crisp up in the oven). Once cooked chop bacon into small pieces; set aside. Lightly brush the olive oil over the top of each pastry piece. Spread 1/3 cup of cranberry sauce down the middle of each pastry (more or less to suit your taste) then add the bacon, cheese, and red onion (dividing the toppings evenly among the pastry pizzas). Pop the pan in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Sprinkle hot from the oven pizzas with rosemary (just about 1/2 teaspoon per pizza). Allow pizzas to rest 5 minutes before cutting and serving

BARBECUE CHICKEN PIZZA



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My husband and I love this BBQ chicken pizza recipe, especially when we take it up a notch by adding other toppings that we love, including smoky bacon and creamy Gorgonzola. My mouth starts to water just thinking about it! -Megan Crow, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 20-25 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally., Unroll and press dough onto bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 8 minutes., Spread barbecue sauce over dough; top with chicken, cooked onion, bacon, Gorgonzola cheese and jalapenos. Sprinkle with paprika and garlic powder; top with mozzarella cheese. Bake pizza 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Freeze option: Bake pizza crust as directed; cool. Top with all the ingredients as directed, and securely wrap and freeze unbaked pizza. To use, unwrap pizza; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

PIZZA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, FIGS, BACON AND BLUE CHEESE



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Here is a recipe for pizza that calls to mind - at least this mind - the joys of car travel through southeastern France, where pizzas such as this are available at all the imaginary cafes in small towns near the Italian border. It certainly tastes as if it comes from that region and, if you close your eyes as you eat it, you can almost imagine yourself halfway through a drive from Aix to Turin. The time spent caramelizing the onions is more than worth it, so do it the day before you intend to make the pie. Which is when, as it happens, you should make the dough as well. And we have a recipe for that as well - a version adapted from the team behind the magical Roberta's Pizza in Brooklyn.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, pizza and calzones, times classics, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
1 large Spanish onion
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt
4 thick slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch thick batons
1 ball pizza dough
Flour, for dusting surface
12 dried mission figs, stems trimmed, cut into quarters or small pieces
3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola
Extra-virgin olive oil, to drizzle
Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • At least 45 minutes before cooking, preheat the oven and pizza stone to 550 degrees.
  • Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over high heat. Add the onions, thyme and bay leaves. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the onions begin to wilt. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and turn a deep, golden brown, about 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the bay leaves and transfer the onions to a small bowl.
  • Place the bacon in the pan and set over high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until brown and crispy. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a small bowl.
  • Place the pizza dough on a heavily floured surface and stretch and pull, using your hands or a rolling pin, into about a 14-inch round. Place on a lightly floured pizza peel or rimless baking sheet. Cover with the toppings, careful not to press on the dough and weigh it down: the caramelized onions first, then the figs and bacon, and finally the Gorgonzola, leaving roughly a 1/2 inch border. Shake the pizza peel slightly to make sure the dough is not sticking. Carefully slide the pizza directly onto the baking stone in one quick, forward-and-back motion. Cook until the crust has browned on the bottom and the top is bubbling and browning in spots, about 7 minutes. Drizzle with a little olive oil and some cracked black pepper. Serve hot. Makes 1 pizza.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1193, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 131 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 27 grams, Sodium 1671 milligrams, Sugar 55 grams, TransFat 1 gram

GORGONZOLA PHYLLO CUPS



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These tasty bites come together in minutes. The rich flavors of gorgonzola, apples and dried cranberries are perfect for the season.-Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
1-1/3 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup chopped apple
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place tart shells on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; spoon into tart shells., Bake 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pastries in a freezer container, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat pastries on a greased baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven until crisp and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • To make the puff pastry from scratch, you will need all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, water, and salt. You can also use store-bought puff pastry to save time.
  • For a crispy crust, preheat your oven to the highest temperature it can reach before baking the pizza.
  • Use a sharp knife to score the puff pastry before baking. This will help it rise evenly and prevent it from puffing up too much in the center.
  • Don't overload the pizza with toppings. Too many toppings will make it soggy.
  • If you are using fresh cranberries, be sure to rinse them well and pat them dry before using.
  • Gorgonzola cheese can be strong, so use it sparingly. A little bit goes a long way.

Conclusion:

This cranberry, bacon, and gorgonzola puff pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It's perfect for a party or a casual get-together. The combination of sweet cranberries, salty bacon, and tangy gorgonzola is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give this puff pizza a try. You won't be disappointed!

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