CAPRESE PIZZA WITH CRISPY PANCETTA

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The taste of Italy is at your fingertips with this delicious Caprese pizza recipe. It's an easy way to bring classic Italian ingredients to your dinner table, without booking a ticket abroad. The pancetta and fresh mozzarella give it another fresh, irresistible level of flavor. If you want a pancetta pizza that everyone will love, and devour slice-by-slice, follow the simple steps and give the ones you love a mouthful of amazing taste and crunchy texture.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/3 cup hot water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup refrigerated basil pesto
3 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices or 1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 oz diced or sliced pancetta or sliced bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-inch round pizza pan with cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal.
  • In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, Italian seasoning, hot water and oil until soft dough forms. Place on surface lightly sprinkled with additional Bisquick mix; knead until smooth. Press dough in pizza pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Spread pesto over warm crust. Arrange tomatoes and mozzarella in circle on top of pesto, overlapping tomato and cheese slices. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with pancetta and basil. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

M hasnain Wahab
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I can't wait to make this pizza again!


Ataur Osman
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This pizza is perfect for a party or a casual dinner with friends.


babygirl arianna
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Caprese salad or pizza.


Sohail Butt
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The pizza dough was light and airy, and it cooked perfectly in my oven.


Aiden Ciabattoni
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The basil added a lovely freshness to the pizza.


Jesse Davis
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The mozzarella cheese melted perfectly and was schön gooey.


Dee Ashth
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I loved them on this pizza. They were perfectly ripe and juicy.


Ethan Meuten
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The crispy pancetta was the star of the show! It added a wonderful crunch to the pizza.


Milanda Munro
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I'm not usually a fan of pancetta, but it was surprisingly delicious on this pizza. It added a nice smoky flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the tomatoes.


Nika N
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This Caprese Pizza with Crispy Pancetta was a delightful explosion of flavors! The combination of sweet tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, salty pancetta, and fragrant basil was simply divine.