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Caramelized Shallot and Bacon Goat Cheese Pizza. Homemade pizza dough topped with fresh summer tomatoes, tangy goat cheese, crisp bacon, basil, lots of melty cheese, and sweet and delicious caramelized shallots. Oh, and some fresh thyme and chili flakes too. Once the pizza is just out of the oven, finish with fresh basil. If you love a cheesy pizza, this is about to become a new weeknight dinner staple. Serve this cheesy pizza right out of the oven for a truly simple dinner that everyone will love.
With all the dark days and rain we’ve had, I can’t help it, I’m slightly excited for fall. Am I ready for it? No, I really haven’t had nearly enough of summer. But still, part of me is excited for cozy days and pumpkin spice.
But not anytime too soon. We’ll ease into cooler temps with simple, slightly richer, recipes like today’s pizza. I wouldn’t say this is specifically a fall recipe. But the cheesy factor definitely makes it comfort food, which I love, all year-round.
This brings me to this pizza.
It’s a combination of all the things I’m loving right now. Summer produce, fresh herbs, simplicity, and apparently lots of carbs and cheese!
It’s no secret that I love shallots. I think they work so well in so many recipes. They add a subtly sweet flavor that’s never overpowering, but also complimentary. They’re less intense than an onion. I love to use them with recipes that are deeply savory but could use a touch of sweetness, like pizza.
I also love balancing their sweetness with saltiness, enter the bacon. The caramelized shallots and crisp bacon are a wonderful flavor combination that’s always unexpected, yet so delicious.
Start with caramelizing the shallots. It’s way easier than you’d think. We’re going to allow the shallots to cook undisturbed in olive oil with fresh thyme. The shallots will get a nice caramelization on the bottom and soften all around.
They smell delicious as they cook. They taste slightly sweet, salty, and just a little bit buttery. You will love them.
The rest is assembly. Fresh pizza dough topped with fig preserves. I know this is not a usual pizza topping, but very delicious with the salty bacon, sweet shallots, and pinch of chili flakes. Trust me.
Then fresh summer tomatoes. For the tomato, I like to grate it on a box grater to really break it down into a sauce. Then toss it with garlic and salt, simple. Just let the flavors of the tomato shine.
Next, add the goat cheese, then layer on fresh basil, and crisp bacon. Top with mozzarella and add the shallots last. I like to leave the shallots for the top of the pizza. This allows them to get crispy in the oven.
Throw the pizza in the oven and cook until the cheese is bubbling up and the crust is golden.
Top with lots of fresh basil, slice, eat, and enjoy!! This is definitely one of my favorite pizzas right now. It’s honestly good for any time of year. It would be especially fun for upcoming game nights! So crazy that football season is about to start back up soon!
Looking for other pizza recipes? Here are some favorites:
Pesto Zucchini and Peach Pizza with Burrata
Pull Apart Roasted Garlic Pizza Dip Sliders
Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Easy Sheet Pan Tomato Herb Pizza
Lastly, if you make this Caramelized Shallot and Bacon Goat Cheese Pizza, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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We just got a Pizzello pizza oven and have been experimenting. After a couple of plain and pepperoni pizzas, I decided it was time to go gourmet w one of your recipes. It did not disappoint! My husband was a bit leery but absolutely loved it too. I am only making your fancy pizzas from here on out!
Hi Alison,
Amazing!! Thanks a lot for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was tasty for you! xT
Ooops….Forgot to rate. Excellent flavors! All the family really enjoyed it. We used a farmer’s market’s heirloom tomato which had great flavor. Definitely a keeper! I do like prebaking the pizza crust a little for 5-10 minutes in a 475-degree oven before topping and returning to the oven.
Thanks again Renee:)
Excellent flavors! All the family really enjoyed it. We used a farmer’s market’s heirloom tomato which had great flavor. Definitely a keeper! I do like prebaking the pizza crust a little for 5-10 minutes in a 475-degree oven before topping and returning to the oven.
Hi Renee,
Happy Monday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for making it:) xTieghan
Made this pizza but instead of fig preserves and grated tomatoes, used the sauce from the easy sheet Pan tomato herb pizza, it was perfection!!!
So delicious, thank you!
Hi Jennifer,
Happy Sunday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for making it! xT
Would like to purchase your cookbook , that has this pizza recipe in it . I’ve made ions time prior , huge hit!
Hi Jan,
Thanks so much! This recipe is only on the blog:) The recipes that are in the cookbooks are exclusive to the books. But, they all have some pretty great pizza recipes in them! xx
Loved loved loved this recipe. A wonderfully rich flavorful pizza. My husband definitely wants to repeat this pizza. It will be in my arsenal with our other favorite, the meanest greenest pizza! The only thing that threw me for a loop was the grating the tomato on a box grater. I think I had the right tool but my tomato wouldn’t grate so I’m not sure if I used the right side or what I did wrong so I ended up just dicing it and squeezing a bit to lessen the juices before adding to the pizza crust. I guess I need a visual lesson for that part LOL.
Hey Jenilee,
Thanks so much for making this dish and sharing your review, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed! I just use a box grated like what you would use for a block of cheese. Have a great weekend:) xx
This was so delicious! My husband and I just loved the flavors. I will be making it again for sure!
Hi Mary,
Amazing!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it:) xx
This is one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had! So very flavorful and balanced with salty and sweet. The only thing I did differently was doing a small dice on some cherry tomatoes (instead of box grating a big one) because that’s all I had. Will definitely be pulling this out to use as an appetizer for company as well. Thanks Tieghan!
Hi Kara,
Awesome!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for making it! Hope you’re off to a great Saturday! xT
Do you think a honey drizzle would suffice in place of the fig preserves? I have all the ingredients right here at home but the dog preserves. Wondering about a substitute! Can’t wait to try it out.
Hi Lexy,
Totally, honey would be a great idea! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xT
Hi Tieghan! What could I use instead of fig preserves? Would apple butter work? Thanks so much!
Hey Julia,
Sure, apple butter would be delicious, you could also use honey! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
Please ignore my question about a substitute for the figs as I am now seeing this. Thank you!
I absolutely loved this pizza and so did my husband. We will definitely be making it again. Perfect, and pretty to look at too! ? I’ll be posting a picture on my IG @lawatha1024
Hi there,
Happy Tuesday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! xxT
INSANELY good! Maybe my fav pizza from you to date!
Hi Corrianne,
Fantastic!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks for trying it out! xTieghan
Amazing! Made this for dinner last night. Great flavor combinations. Nice to use fresh basil and thyme from our garden. Will be making this again soon. Thank you!
Hi Dayna,
Happy Sunday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for sharing your review and making it! xxT
Can’t wait to try this!! Do you have a pizza dough recipe?
Hi Karissa,
I do! It’s in the HBH Super Simple cookbook! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
I’m going to make this for guests tonight . Wondering how far in advance, I can assemble it , and then pop in the oven ?
Hi Jan,
You could assemble the entire pizza and then bake when you are ready to serve. I hope you love the recipe! xx