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2 slices of maple bacon jalapeno pizza with red onions on a white plate next to a sheet pan with more.

Sweet and Spicy Maple Bacon Jalapeño Pizza

Maple bacon jalapeño pizza combines crispy bacon, smoky gouda, melty cheese, and a sweet maple drizzle with just the right amount of heat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Bacon Cooking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

For the Pizza

  • 1 prepared pizza dough homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 ½ cups low-moisture mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ½ cup smoked gouda shredded
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 fresh jalapeño thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños
  • ¼ small red onion very thinly sliced
  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional

Finishing

  • 1-2 tsp maple syrup for drizzling
  • fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
  • flaky salt optional

Instructions

  • Cook the bacon until almost crispy. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Toss lightly with 1 tablespoon maple syrup while still warm.
    pile of pieces of bacon coated in maple syrup on a cutting board.
  • Preheat your oven to 475–500°F. If using a pizza stone or baking steel, place it in the oven while it preheats.
  • Stretch or press the dough into your preferred shape on a lightly floured surface or parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and scatter the garlic evenly over top.
    raw pizza dough on a sheet pan topped with minced garlic and olive oil.
  • Top with mozzarella, smoked gouda, maple bacon, fresh jalapeños, pickled jalapeños, and red onion.
    uncooked sheet pan pizza topped with red onions, bacon, jalapenos, and shredded mozzarella.
  • Bake for 10–14 minutes, or until the crust is golden, the cheese is bubbling, and the jalapeños are lightly blistered. Drizzle lightly with maple syrup immediately after baking. Finish with fresh herbs, flaky salt, and red pepper flakes if desired.
    cooked pizza topped with bacon, sliced jalapenos, and red onions.

Notes

My easy pizza dough recipe works perfectly here, but store-bought dough is totally fine for a quicker pizza night.
Pre-cook the bacon until almost crispy before adding it to the pizza. It finishes cooking in the oven and stays crisp instead of chewy.
Use low-moisture mozzarella for the best melt and to help prevent a soggy crust.
Go easy on the maple syrup. A light drizzle adds balance without making the pizza overly sweet.
Bake the pizza in a very hot oven for the best blistered crust and bubbling cheese.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat best in a hot skillet or oven to crisp the crust back up.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Slices | Calories: 754kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1750mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 592IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 517mg | Iron: 3mg
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