Bacon and Blueberry Jam Pizza | Friday Night Bites

Where does the time go? I can’t believe that it is Friday Night Bite time again.  Before I share with you this week’s delight, I wanted to give you a quick update regarding the results of the Make-a-Wish Foundation auction for Team Chloe that was held last Saturday.  If you recall, I shared photos of the three cakes that I created and donated to the auction and I am pleased to say that they raised more money than last year.

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Drum roll please ……………………………........................................ $1,150 dollars was raised from the sale of my cakes which goes towards making an ill child’s dream come true. I can’t explain what an unbelievable feeling that it.  It brought me extraordinary joy when I found out. Knowing that; simply making cakes can help bring a smile to a child’s face and special memories to their family, is simply priceless.  My eyes are welling up right now with tears of joy.  One of the greatest things a person can do is to give back.

I am excited to share this week’s Friday Night Bites.  It is a simple appetizer with an unusual combination of flavors that are a delight for your taste buds.  With a busy week I took advantage of the bounty from Trader Joe’s.  This week is Bacon and Blueberry Jam Pizza.  I know – bacon and blueberry jam?  Trust me, it is divine.  Hubby was raving to his co-workers about how tasty it was. 

All you need to do is purchase a bag of the pre-made pizza dough or you can make your own.  Next half fry some applewood smoked bacon and purchase ricotta cheese along with blueberry jam.  That’s it.  If you have some handmade blueberry jam laying around, by all means, use it.  You know I love making jam and that was the one flavor I did not have, so you know what I will be making in the next several weeks. Smile.  The results is nothing short of perfection.  The recipe is a bit loose, but I think you will get it and be simple delighted with the results.  Enjoy with a great Zinfandel or Cabernet Sauvignon.  Bon Appetite!

Bacon and Blueberry Jam Pizza

1 package pizza dough or handmade

8 to 10 slices Applewood Smoked Bacon

Ricotta Cheese

Blueberry Jam

Olive oil

Garlic powder

Salt

Decide if you want a large pizza or individual ones.  Roll or stretch out the dough to the desired size.  Drizzle olive oil to cover dough and spread with a pastry brush.  Sprinkle garlic powder over the dough.  Spread ricotta cheese over pizza and leave about one inch of dough showing.  Sprinkle with a bit of salt. 

Cook the applewood smoked bacon in a skillet and cook about halfway or a bit more.  It will finish cooking on the pizza.  Remove from the pan and cut into half or thirds.  Lay on the pizza. 

Heat oven to 500 degrees and use a pizza stone for ultimate cooking.  Be sure to let the pizza stone get really hot and do not add the pizza for 10 minute after the oven reaches 500 degrees.  Use a pizza peel to lay the pizza on the stone and remove from the oven.  Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.  Remove from the oven and drizzle with the blueberry jam.  Cut into slices or wedges and enjoy!