White Pizza with Bacon and Arugula

• Meat

  • 4 slices Bacon, cooked

• Produce

  • 2 cups Baby arugula
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic
  • 1/2 Lemon, Juice of

• Condiments

  • 1 Parmesan cream sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 lb Pizza dough

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Drizzle Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 3/4 cup Low-fat milk
  • 3/4 cup Mozzarella cheese, smoked
  • 3/4 cup Mozzarella cheese, part skim
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 cup low-fat milk
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 pound pizza dough
• Parmesan Cream Sauce
• 3/4 cup shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
• 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
• 2 cups baby arugula
• Juice of half a lemon
• Drizzle of olive oil
• Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

• In a small saucepan over medium heat melt the butter.
• Once the butter is melted add in the minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds, careful not to burn it.
• Whisk in the flour until combined and cook for about a minute.
• Slowly pour in the milk whisking the entire time until the flour is dissolved in the mixture.
• Once the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes, whisk in the Italian seasoning and shredded parmesan cheese.
• Season with kosher salt and black pepper as needed and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
• Roll out the pizza dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkled with flour or cornmeal to keep the dough from sticking.
• Spread your desired amount of the parmesan cream sauce over the top of the dough.
• Top evenly with the shredded cheeses and chopped bacon.
• Place the pizza on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Remove from the oven and make the arugula salad.
• Top the pizza with the arugula salad and serve immediately as the salad will wilt if it sits in the dressing too long.
• As soon as the pizza comes out of the oven, In a medium sized bowl toss the arugula with the lemon juice, salt, pepper and olive oil being careful not to overdress it as it will become soggy.
• Place the salad on top of the pizza and serve immediately.