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May 31, 2016

Bacon Bourbon Cherry Pizza

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Bacon Bourbon Cherry Pizza by Foodtastic Mom

This Bacon Bourbon Cherry Pizza is a grown-up appetizer your guests will love. Refrigerated pizza crust is dressed up with a glaze of tarragon honey butter and topped with bacon, bourbon-infused cherries, goat cheese and green onions. They are little slices of heaven.

Bacon Bourbon Cherry Pizza by Foodtastic Mom

I was thinking about soaking some dried cherries in bourbon and wondering what else to add as toppings for a pizza. It seemed like a great idea for an appetizer since we had several social gatherings to go to. I was actually sitting in church thinking about this and grabbed my notebook out of my purse to jot down the idea. Is it OK to think about food in church? I hope so because it happens a lot to me.

Bacon Bourbon Cherry Pizza by Foodtastic Mom

After slicing the pizza I drizzled a little more honey on top for extra flavor and gloss. I took these across the street to our neighbor’s house – she was hosting a med school graduation party for their daughter – and everyone loved it. This recipe is definitely a keeper! 

Bacon Bourbon Cherry Pizza by Foodtastic Mom

Bacon Bourbon Cherry Pizza by Foodtastic Mom
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Bacon Bourbon Cherry Pizza

Author Foodtastic Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated pizza dough I used Kroger brand
  • 2 T. unsalted butter
  • 1 T. honey plus more for drizzling
  • 1/2 t. dried tarragon
  • 1/4 t. salt
  • 1/4 t. fresh cracked pepper
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/3 c. dried cherries
  • 1/4 c. bourbon
  • 4 oz. goat cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 c. green onions sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Pour the bourbon over the dried cherries and allow to soak for 20 minutes.
  • Spray a half sheet pan (18 x 13) with cooking spray and press the refrigerated pizza crust evenly into the bottom of the pan.
  • Melt the butter and one tablespoon of honey in the microwave and stir in the tarragon, salt and pepper.
  • Brush the honey butter evenly over the crust.
  • Drain the cherries.
  • Top the crust evenly with the bacon, bourbon-infused cherries, goat cheese and green onions.
  • Bake the pizza for 12 - 14 minutes.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Drizzle with a little more honey and serve.

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  1. Kristen (amindfullmom) says

    May 31, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    This is a really great way to step up the appetizer game!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      June 01, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Thanks Kristen

      Reply
  2. AvocadoPesto says

    May 31, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    LOVE the idea of bourbon infused cherries as a pizza topping!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      June 01, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Thank you

      Reply
  3. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says

    May 31, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    Haha.. I hope it’s ok to think food in church too! Guilty. Lol. Those toppings sound fantastic!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      June 01, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Seriously glad I’m not the only one. Thanks Sarah.

      Reply
  4. Michele says

    May 31, 2016 at 9:20 pm

    I think you and I could be great friends…. I think of recipes in the oddest of places too! And the bacon and bourbon infused cherries? OMG, Yes, just yes! 🙂

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      June 01, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Glad I’m not the only one!! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Peter Block says

    May 31, 2016 at 9:48 pm

    Such a perfect combination of flavors. The saltiness of the bacon with the sweet and tartness of the cherries makes this a great pizza.

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    • foodtasticmom says

      June 01, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Hanady says

    May 31, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    Bacon? Bourbon? Dried cherries? AND Goat Cheese?? Oh my I’m drooling!!

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    • foodtasticmom says

      June 01, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jennifer @ Delicious Everyday says

    June 01, 2016 at 6:32 am

    Bourbon on a pizza? And bacon too! My husband would absolutely adore this!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      June 01, 2016 at 11:48 am

      Glad to hear it 🙂

      Reply
  8. Megan Lawson says

    June 03, 2016 at 2:20 am

    Love making homemade pizza!

    Reply
  9. DessertForTwo says

    June 03, 2016 at 9:11 am

    Love the flavor combo here!

    Reply

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