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Pizza Carbonara
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Convenient refrigerated pizza crust is dressed up with a creamy Parmesan sauce and a topping of Monterey Jack cheese, bacon and green onions in this tasty recipe. It's a deliciously different addition to any pizza party. —Sherry Keethler Lake St. Louis, Missouri
Ingredients:
1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded monterey jack cheese
3 green onions, thinly sliced
Directions:
1. Unroll pizza crust. Press onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan; build up edges slightly. Prick thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 425° for 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk and bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in Parmesan cheese. Spread over hot crust. Sprinkle with bacon, Monterey Jack cheese and green onions.
3. Bake at 425° for 8-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 4-6 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com