Bacon, Asparagus, and Goat Cheese Grilled Pizza Recipe
- 8 ounces asparagus, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick coins
- 14 ounces Basic Grilled Pizza Dough
- Olive oil, for brushing
- Kosher salt, for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup Basic Basil Pesto
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated on the smallest holes of a box grater (about 3/4 ounce)
- 6 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- Heat half of a gas or charcoal grill to high (about 400 degrees F) and the other half to low (about 300 degrees F).
- Fill a large saucepan with heavily salted water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add asparagus and cook until just tender, about 1 minute.
- Strain and rinse with cold water, drain well, and set aside.
- Divide dough in 1/2 and roll into 2 rounds about 1/4 inch thick and 10 inches in diameter.
- Brush the top of 1 round with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Lay dough oiled side down on the hotter half of the grill and brush the top with oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Grill dough without moving until grill marks form on the bottom, about 2 minutes.
- Flip dough with a spatula or tongs to the cooler half of the grill, spread with 1/2 of the pesto, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan, 1/2 of the bacon, 1/2 of the reserved asparagus, and 1/2 of the goat cheese.
- Cover and grill, rotating if necessary to avoid any hot spots, until dough is lightly charred and cheese is melted, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer pizza to a cutting board, sprinkle 1 tablespoon more of the Parmesan over top, slice, and serve.
- Repeat with second round of dough and remaining toppings.
coins, dough, olive oil, kosher salt, basic basil, parmesan cheese, bacon, goat cheese
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/bacon-asparagus-and-goat-cheese-grilled-pizza-24533 (may not work)