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Apple, Bacon, and Pumpkin Pan Pizza with Caramelized Onions: My Diary of Us

Apple, Bacon, and Pumpkin Pan Pizza with Caramelized Onions

Happy Monday!  This week is a super busy week for me!  We have Parks' follow up doctors appointments for his kidney (please say prayers that everything is healing just the way it should) and I have so much to do before leaving to go to Baton Rouge for the Louisiana Book Festival to do my first ever cooking demo and book signing!!  I am excited and nervous...and more excited. In addition to this week being super busy, the weather has shifted and it no longer feels like fall...whomp whomp.  Don't worry though, to keep myself in the fall spirit, I am cooking with all the fall flavors I possibly can!  My apple, bacon, and pumpkin pan pizza with caramelized onions is seriously so delicious and screams fall in the best way!

A good pizza is always about the crust if you ask me, and one of my favorite crusts happens to be a pan pizza crust!  It reminds me of when I was little and would get a personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut.  You know what I am talking about!  Well let me tell you it is just as delicious when you make it at home also!

This pizza has a pumpkin sauce that gets smeared all over the crust, topped with gooey cheese, smokey bacon, caramelized onions, and sweet apples to create a dynamite combination on top of a perfectly crisp crust!  You will never look at pizza the same again!

Apple, Bacon, and Pumpkin Pan Pizza with Caramelized Onions: My Diary of Us

Ingredients:

For the Crust-

  • 1 Packet Dry Active Yeast
  • 1 Cup of Warm Water
  • 2 Tsp. Honey
  • 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Tsp. Kosher Salt

**Alternatively you could use pre-made dough from the store!

For the Toppings-

  • 1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 Clove Minced Garlic
  • 1/4 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 Tbsp. Milk or Cream
  • 2 Tsp. Fresh Thyme Leaves
  • 2 Tsp. Salt
  • 1 Tsp. Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp. Red Chili Flakes
  • 1 Onion, Sliced Thin
  • 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp. Butter
  • 6 Slices of Bacon, Diced
  • 1 Apple, Cored and Sliced Thin
  • 2 Cups of Gouda or Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 Tsp. of Cornmeal for Dusting

Directions:

  • For the crust, combine yeast, warm water, and 1 tsp of honey in a stand mixer.
  • Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until yeast is bubbly.
  • Slowly add half of both flours along with the olive oil, remaining honey, and salt into the yeast mixture using the dough hook attachment.
  • Add in the rest of the flour at this time.  Turn the mixer to a medium speed and let dough come together for 5 minutes.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few minutes until a smooth ball forms.  
  • Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover for 30 minutes in a warm location to rise.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • In a large skillet add the 1 tbsp. of olive oil and 1 tbsp. of butter and heat over medium heat.  Add sliced onions and 1 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp. of black pepper and sauté, stirring ever so often for about 15-20 minutes until onions are caramelized and golden in color.  Set aside.
  • While the onions caramelize, add pumpkin, garlic clove, chicken broth, thyme leaves, 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. black pepper in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.  Cook for about 5 minutes and then turn off heat and whisk in milk.  Set aside.
  • In a large skillet cook bacon until crispy and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  • When the dough has risen, oil a 12" cast iron skillet lightly and then dust with cornmeal.
  • Roll out dough slightly on a floured surface and place in the skillet while pressing out with your fingers until the bottom of the skillet is covered with dough.
  • Spread the pumpkin sauce over the dough and sprinkle with red chili flakes.
  • Top with cheese, and layer the caramelized onions, bacon and sliced apples.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until crust is golden.
  • Serve immediately.
Apple, Bacon, and Pumpkin Pan Pizza with Caramelized Onions: My Diary of Us
Apple, Bacon, and Pumpkin Pan Pizza with Caramelized Onions: My Diary of Us
Apple, Bacon, and Pumpkin Pan Pizza with Caramelized Onions: My Diary of Us

I hope you love this pizza as much as I do!  It's so delicious!  And if you are in Baton Rouge, come see me this Saturday, October 29th at 12:15 so we can hang out at the Louisiana Book Festival!

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PostedOctober 24, 2016
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesPizza
Tagspizza recipes, fall recipes, pumpkin pizza, apple pizza, bacon pizza, dinner, homemade pizza, pumpkin recipes

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Between the cake, the memories, and my surprise spa morning 🙌 (thanks to my wonderful hubby), I’d say 35 is off to a great start.  Thank you all for the birthday wishes!! It has truly made me feel so loved! And I love each and every one of you right back! 😘
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P.S. Who needs a fork to eat cake when you can eat it with your hands...
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#letseatcake #cake #birthday #homemade #kidsinthekitchen #myboys #thisis35 #happybirthday
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Check out my live for the next 24 hours to see the full cooking tutorial and here’s the recipe!⬇️
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Ingredients:
•3-4 Halibut Filets (I used @fish_fixe, ask me for my affiliate code to get $10 off your order!)
•1/2 Cup Chopped Shallots •2 Tbsp Grated Ginger
•1 Diced Red Bell Pepper
•1, 15 oz can of Coconut Milk
•2-3 Tsp Red Curry Paste (based on your spice level preference)
•Salt and Pepper
•2 Limes, juice and zest
•Cilantro
•Jalapeño •Jasmine Rice for serving
•1 tbsp avocado oil 
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Directions:
•add oil to a large skillet on medium heat along with shallot, ginger, red bell pepper and salt and pepper and sauté for 2-3 min. •add in curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
•add lime zest and coconut milk and stir to combine.
•add lime juice and then season fish with salt and pepper and add to the coconut milk and stir to combine.
•place lid on skillet and cook the fish for 5-6 minutes.
•taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. •serve over rice an garnish with cilantro, lime, and jalapeño!
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#fishcurry #curry #dinner #instagramlive #glutenfree #easyrecipe #30minutemeals #thenewhealthy #f52grams
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My favorite combo is @icelandicprovisions coconut yogurt with all the fruit, and my favorite homemade chunky granola (recipe from the new book, have you pre-ordered yours yet?) 😉 Perfect for easy breakfasts and afternoon pick me ups for parents and kids alike! .
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#yogurtparfait #granola #breakfast #kidfriendlyfood #quickmeals #easyrecipes #healthyfood #thenewhealthy
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And the best part is it’s legit, homemade, and super easy to make! Check my stories for the how-to plus a link to my no fail recipe! 🙌
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#pho #homemade #fromscratch #chickenpho #soup #comfortfood #getinmybelly #f52grams
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I am so excited to share a little secret that I’ve been keeping for a while now!  My cookbook First Bites is re-launching a second edition in March with a brand new title, ✨Natural Baby and Toddler Treats✨! _
This NEW edition will include an additional chapter full of lunch box and snack ideas that you are going to love! 🙌🍱
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This new title fits the content of the book so much better as this is a cookbook that evolves as your child grows beyond their “First Bites” including family meals!  PLUS I really wanted to add a chapter perfect for lunch box packing too!  This whole journey is about evolving and changing so why shouldn’t my cookbook do the same right? 🙌
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The additional chapter includes yummy recipes like roasted sweet potato brownie cookies, shortcut pork potstickers, veggie loaded sloppy joes sliders, and more! 🤩 YUM! 
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P.S. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements around the book release that you get to be a part of coming at you soon! The cookbook is available for pre-order now and will officially release March 5th! Head to the link in my profile to get yours now!
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Tag another parent who needs this book in their kitchen ! 😘❤️✨
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#cookbook #kidfriendlyfood #kidfriendlymeals #kidfriendlyrecipes
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Link to recipe in profile! .
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#redbeansandrice #creolefood #comfortfood #easyrecipe #dinner #familyfriendlymeals #onepotmeal
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#kingcake #fromscratch #thebakefeed #bakeallday #sundaybaking #homemade #letseatcake #foodwinewomen #f52grams #feedfeed #getinmybelly #dessert #sweetooth #carbs #cake #instayum #bakingacake #damnthatsdelish
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I hope you all do something that YOU want to do this weekend whether it’s spend time with your crew, watch a cheesy movie, take a much needed nap (🙋‍♀️), or indulge with a little treat! 😘
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P.S. Check my stories for breakfast taco the how-to! 🙌
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#tacos #breakfasttacos #easyrecipe #eggs #goodmorning #getinmybelly #weekendtradition #f52grams
I am readyyyyyy for 5 o’clock to roll around and these mango strawberry margaritas are calling my name y’all!  Cheers to the weekend friends!🍹🍓
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Search Frozen Mango and Strawberry Margaritas on MyDiaryofUs.com for the recipe! #cheers .
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#happyhour #fridaycocktail #margarita #cocktails #feedfeedcocktails #weekendvibes #foodwinewomen
My funny Valentine, the one who makes me a little loco one minute and has me swoonin’ the next...just like his daddy. ❤️ #mytwovalentines 
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Happy Valentine’s Day! 😘
P woke up this morning wanting to make me a Rosie cake (the girl train from Thomas) for my birthday. 🥰 So that’s what we did...even if Rosie is a little smudgey and P went a little heavy on the sprinkles, the excitement he had helping me make a birthday cake (for myself 🤣) made my birthday that much more special. 💖
_
Between the cake, the memories, and my surprise spa morning 🙌 (thanks to my wonderful hubby), I’d say 35 is off to a great start.  Thank you all for the birthday wishes!! It has truly made me feel so loved! And I love each and every one of you right back! 😘
_
P.S. Who needs a fork to eat cake when you can eat it with your hands...
.
.
.
#letseatcake #cake #birthday #homemade #kidsinthekitchen #myboys #thisis35 #happybirthday Thai Fish Curry...ready in 20 minutes, made with minimal ingredients, and whole family approved!🍛🙌
_
Check out my live for the next 24 hours to see the full cooking tutorial and here’s the recipe!⬇️
_
Ingredients:
•3-4 Halibut Filets (I used @fish_fixe, ask me for my affiliate code to get $10 off your order!)
•1/2 Cup Chopped Shallots •2 Tbsp Grated Ginger
•1 Diced Red Bell Pepper
•1, 15 oz can of Coconut Milk
•2-3 Tsp Red Curry Paste (based on your spice level preference)
•Salt and Pepper
•2 Limes, juice and zest
•Cilantro
•Jalapeño •Jasmine Rice for serving
•1 tbsp avocado oil 
_
Directions:
•add oil to a large skillet on medium heat along with shallot, ginger, red bell pepper and salt and pepper and sauté for 2-3 min. •add in curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
•add lime zest and coconut milk and stir to combine.
•add lime juice and then season fish with salt and pepper and add to the coconut milk and stir to combine.
•place lid on skillet and cook the fish for 5-6 minutes.
•taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. •serve over rice an garnish with cilantro, lime, and jalapeño!
.
.
.
#fishcurry #curry #dinner #instagramlive #glutenfree #easyrecipe #30minutemeals #thenewhealthy #f52grams Current obsession: I can’t get enough of yogurt with fruit and homemade granola! 🍓🍒🥥
_
My favorite combo is @icelandicprovisions coconut yogurt with all the fruit, and my favorite homemade chunky granola (recipe from the new book, have you pre-ordered yours yet?) 😉 Perfect for easy breakfasts and afternoon pick me ups for parents and kids alike! .
.
.
.
#yogurtparfait #granola #breakfast #kidfriendlyfood #quickmeals #easyrecipes #healthyfood #thenewhealthy There’s nothing quite like a bowl of pho on a chilly rainy night is there? 🍲
_
And the best part is it’s legit, homemade, and super easy to make! Check my stories for the how-to plus a link to my no fail recipe! 🙌
.
.
.
#pho #homemade #fromscratch #chickenpho #soup #comfortfood #getinmybelly #f52grams ✨COOKBOOK RELAUNCH INFO✨
I am so excited to share a little secret that I’ve been keeping for a while now!  My cookbook First Bites is re-launching a second edition in March with a brand new title, ✨Natural Baby and Toddler Treats✨! _
This NEW edition will include an additional chapter full of lunch box and snack ideas that you are going to love! 🙌🍱
_
This new title fits the content of the book so much better as this is a cookbook that evolves as your child grows beyond their “First Bites” including family meals!  PLUS I really wanted to add a chapter perfect for lunch box packing too!  This whole journey is about evolving and changing so why shouldn’t my cookbook do the same right? 🙌
_
The additional chapter includes yummy recipes like roasted sweet potato brownie cookies, shortcut pork potstickers, veggie loaded sloppy joes sliders, and more! 🤩 YUM! 
_
P.S. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements around the book release that you get to be a part of coming at you soon! The cookbook is available for pre-order now and will officially release March 5th! Head to the link in my profile to get yours now!
_
Tag another parent who needs this book in their kitchen ! 😘❤️✨
.
.
#cookbook #kidfriendlyfood #kidfriendlymeals #kidfriendlyrecipes I must be missing Louisiana this week y’all, because I am on a roll with Cajun and Creole dishes! Easy Red Beans and Rice is one of my favorite cozy Creole dishes that makes for the perfect weeknight meal to warm your bones! 🙌
_
Link to recipe in profile! .
.
#redbeansandrice #creolefood #comfortfood #easyrecipe #dinner #familyfriendlymeals #onepotmeal Homemade classic cinnamon sugar filled king cake, a cheesy hallmark movie, and time with my boys...it was a good Sunday indeed! 💜💛💚 _
I used @kingarthurflour King cake recipe as a guide for this deliciousness and it turned out amazing and satisfied my cravings 💯! .
.
.
#kingcake #fromscratch #thebakefeed #bakeallday #sundaybaking #homemade #letseatcake #foodwinewomen #f52grams #feedfeed #getinmybelly #dessert #sweetooth #carbs #cake #instayum #bakingacake #damnthatsdelish Saturday morning breakfast tacos on repeat and all the coffee please! (this mama has been up since 5am!) 🌮🍳☕️
_
I hope you all do something that YOU want to do this weekend whether it’s spend time with your crew, watch a cheesy movie, take a much needed nap (🙋‍♀️), or indulge with a little treat! 😘
_
P.S. Check my stories for breakfast taco the how-to! 🙌
.
.
.
.
#tacos #breakfasttacos #easyrecipe #eggs #goodmorning #getinmybelly #weekendtradition #f52grams I am readyyyyyy for 5 o’clock to roll around and these mango strawberry margaritas are calling my name y’all!  Cheers to the weekend friends!🍹🍓
_
Search Frozen Mango and Strawberry Margaritas on MyDiaryofUs.com for the recipe! #cheers .
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.
.
#happyhour #fridaycocktail #margarita #cocktails #feedfeedcocktails #weekendvibes #foodwinewomen My funny Valentine, the one who makes me a little loco one minute and has me swoonin’ the next...just like his daddy. ❤️ #mytwovalentines 
_
Happy Valentine’s Day! 😘
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