Pepper Bacon Jam & Hot Honey Pizza
Sweet, smoky, and a little bit spicy, this pizza puts our Pepper Bacon Jam to work as the base instead of red sauce. Melted mozzarella and sharp white cheddar cover a layer of caramelized onions and crispy bacon, and a drizzle of hot honey after baking ties it all together. It's a fun one for pizza night or a casual weekend gathering, and easy to build around whatever toppings your crowd likes.
Serves: 3-4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 11-13 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
- ¼ cup New Canaan Farms Pepper Bacon Jam
- 4 oz. fresh mozzarella, torn into small pieces
- ½ cup sharp white cheddar, shredded
- 3–4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup caramelized onions
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- 2 Tbsp. hot honey
- Fresh chives or green onions, chopped, for serving
Serve With: A crunchy slaw or a simple green salad to cut the richness
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- Stretch the pizza dough onto parchment paper or a lightly floured surface.
- Spread the Pepper Bacon Jam over the dough in a thin, even layer, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Top with the mozzarella, white cheddar, caramelized onions, and crispy bacon.
- Carefully transfer the pizza to the hot stone or baking sheet and bake for 10–14 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and finish with fresh arugula, a generous drizzle of hot honey, and chopped chives.
- Slice and serve warm.
