Pizza with Brussel Sprouts and Bacon

Don't be scared of the brussel sprouts. If you have any reservations about eating them, this is the way to go about it. On top of a pizza, sauteed with bacon and smothered in cheese. Not exactly healthy, but at least you're eating your greens. I made a bacon-free version for my ten-month-old and snuck a few bites myself- and honestly, it was still delicious without the meat.

Pizza with Brussel Sprouts and Bacon

INGREDIENTS
1 recipe pizza dough
6 slices bacon, diced
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb. brussel sprouts, thinly sliced
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 oz. white cheddar, shredded
4 oz. mozzarella, shredded

DIRECTIONS
1. Prepare pizza dough according to recipe directions.

2. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Set aside to drain on paper towels. Remove all but 1-2 Tbsp. of the bacon grease from the skillet. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for about a minute over medium heat. Add the brussel sprouts and cook for 3-5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until tender and wilted. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. Preheat oven and pizza stone to 450 F.

4. Top prepared crust with bacon, shallot mixture, cheddar, and mozzarella. Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the crust is puffed and golden brown.

Makes 1 large pizza.

(Adapated from How Sweet Eats)