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Ricotta, Bacon, and Arugula Skillet Pizza

Name: Ricotta, Bacon, and Arugula Skillet Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 cups ricotta cheese; 4 stalks green onions, sliced diagonally; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 (10 ounce) package store-bought thin pizza crust; 5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled, or more to taste; 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 bunch fresh arugula; 1 medium lemon, juiced

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A creamy and savory pizza topped with fresh nutty-flavored arugula and drizzled with a splash of fresh lemon juice. Perfect for a Friday night at home by the fire with a glass of wine!

Recipe by Anna Shoeman

Updated on March 17, 2022

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

1 pizza

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Ingredients

3 cups ricotta cheese
4 stalks green onions, sliced diagonally
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (10 ounce) package store-bought thin pizza crust
5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled, or more to taste
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch fresh arugula
1 medium lemon, juiced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Mix ricotta cheese, green onions, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Spread over pizza crust.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a cast iron skillet (large enough to hold the pizza crust) over medium heat. Gently place pizza crust with ricotta mixture into the skillet. Add bacon and Parmesan cheese and cook the bottom of the pizza for 3 to 4 minutes.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the top of the pizza begins to brown slightly, 7 to 8 minutes.
Carefully remove from the oven. Season with salt and pepper, scatter arugula over top, then drizzle with lemon juice, in that order. Serve warm.

Cook's Notes:

Sliced pepperoncini adds good flavor to the pizza, if that's your style.

You can substitute flatbread for the pizza crust if you want a lighter bite. You can also use a homemade thin crust instead of store-bought, if desired.

Place this pizza on your grill for an even better flavor experience.

Editor's Note:

The magazine version of this recipe may be slightly different than the online version. Please follow directions carefully for whichever version you are using.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

443	Calories
24g	Fat
33g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 443
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	31%
Saturated Fat 9g	46%
Cholesterol 52mg	17%
Sodium 832mg	36%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 25g
Vitamin C 23mg	113%
Calcium 471mg	36%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 418mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.