Balsamic Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, and Feta Pizza is the latest chapter in my fierce, borderline obsessive Brussels sprouts love affair.
If I were forced to decide between saving my own birthday cake from falling on the floor or saving a pan of Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic from the same fate, I honestly donโt know which I would choose.
Iโm in deep. Way deep.
I accept that there are certain foods that are unpopularโlima beans, beets, anchoviesโand while I can understand the reasoning for many, Brussels sprouts simply do not deserve their nasty reputation.
To the sworn sprout-haters, I beg you let me serve you a bite of crispy, deeply caramelized oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts, a forkful of Brussels Sprouts Slaw, or best of all, a giant, cheesy slice of this balsamic Brussels sprouts pizza
Maybe itโs the bacon.
Maybe itโs the feta.
Maybe itโs the fact that I thinly sliced and sautรฉed the Brussels sprouts in balsamic vinegar and garlic until they turned into rich, caramely vegetable wonder-toppingโthat does work magic for these Balsamic Brussels Sprouts.
Itโs slightly sweet, satisfyingly savory, and unquestionably addictive. This is the kind of vegetable revolution onto which great dinners are built and greens are eaten with gusto.
The base of our Balsamic Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, and Feta Pizza is the easy-peasy homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Dough recipe.
Itโs soft, fluffy, and the ideal vehicle for heaps of mozzarella cheese, the wonder Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, and salty feta.
I loaded on as many toppings as I could without the crust become soggy, so you can assure yourself that you are enjoying a nice serving of veggies with every bite (truly!).
Even Benโwho prefers to inhale his vegetables at the beginning of a meal in the way most adults take cough medicine and refuses to call anything without red sauce a โpizzaโ (all else is flatbread)โate three large slices, then beat me to the leftovers at lunch the next day.
When itโs a race to the fridge for leftovers, you know the recipe is a keeper.
Whether you are a Brussels spouts-skeptic, fellow sprouts lover, or share Benโs definition of pizza (flatbread?), this Balsamic Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, and Feta Pizza will not disappoint.
Just ask our empty Tupperware.
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Bacon Pizza with Feta
Ingredients
- 1/2 recipe Whole Wheat Pizza Dough or your favorite pizza dough recipeโenough to yield a 11×14-inch pizza.
- 4 slices bacon cooked*
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus 1โ2 tablespoons additional for brushing the pizza)
- 3/4 pound Brussels sprouts, stems removed and thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons teaspoons minced garlic (heaping, about 3 cloves)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- If necessary, cook the bacon according to one of my easy methods listed below. Once cool, cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium low, then add the Brussels sprouts and salt. Cook just until beginning to soften, about 6 minutes, then add the balsamic vinegar. Cook 1 minute, until the vinegar disperses, then add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 additional minute, then remove from heat and set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the the pizza dough into a 11×14-inch rectangle, working from the center. If the dough bounces back, simply let it rest a minute, then roll again. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or dust with cornmeal. Transfer the dough to the baking sheet, then brush the surface of the dough all over with olive oil. Top with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese (1 cup), the sautรฉed Brussels sprouts, then the remaining mozzarella cheese, bacon, and feta. Bake the pizza until crisp and golden, about 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes, slice then serve.
Notes
- *Easy bacon cooking methods: Air Fryer Bacon and Oven Baked Bacon.
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Definitely a sprouts lover! However, the hubs and the sprouts don’t agree. So looks like I get this pizza all to myself! {Insert deep laugh here}
You know, I bought my beloved Brussels sprouts at the store this week for another recipe but I just might have to steal them away for this pizza instead. Yum!
I think pizza is a noble end for any ingredient :-) Thank you so much Steph!
You do know brussel sprouts & I are not friends right!?! We took one look at each other when I was 2 & it’s been war ever since. My fave go to place to hide the little nasties where stuffed down the back of my dads recliner – it wasn’t a popular move for all concerned, how was I to know the wretched little sprouty things just took on a stale cabbage smell as time went on. I like you Erin…. you crack me up with your stories & I’ll be back for sure. But, nuh…. you & I just leave the whole brussel sprout discussion off the table, no matter how you dress them up to look delicious & tempting & pizz-like.
SUCH a funny story about hiding the Brussels sprouts! I’m pretty sure I once did something similar with meatloaf. I won’t tell anyone if you make this a bacon and bacon pizza ;-)
Ummmm, that’s pizza like OK :)
I don’t know if I’ve ever had brussels sprouts on a pizza, but I’m into it!
I would just pick off all the balsamic brussels sprouts! :)
I am a firm believer of brussel sprouts on pizza!! Makes literally every pizza better. This looks FANTASTIC!
I would probably lunge for a pan of brussels as well. They’re one of my favorites! Unfortunately the.boy hates them, but I suspect I could get him to eat them on pizza. At least it’s worth a try, and if not – more for me!
I think I could to get my husband to like brussels sprouts with this pizza!
I am as obsessed with brussels as you are – I love them! I was wondering what you were making with that awesome pizza crust you posted the other day! This pizza looks so insanely delicious. I can’t wait to try it!
I shouldn’t read your blog around lunch time. I want to jump into this photo and grab a slice! Mmmmm!!! I should try this pizza dough recipe too (although I’m still scared of doing anything with yeast after the pumpkin bread incident that shall not be named)
And this looks like Friday Night at our house. I love how you added all the amazing toppings to the pizza! We will have to try that too. :)
I made this pizza last week….DELICIOUS!!!!
Nancy, I’m so happy to hear that you liked it! Thanks so much for letting me knowโI truly appreciate it!
This looks so amazing! The doctor’s got me off gluten and dairy right now, but maybe I can take inspiration from this for a frittata or something…
Hi Sarah, if you can keep the balsamic Brussels sprouts/bacon combo, I think you could make an amazing dish! Here’s one of my favorite sides to get you started (and you could just omit the feta). I like your frittata idea too!
https://www.wellplated.com/balsamic-brussel-sprouts/
I’m an Erin on the other side of the country who found your blog months ago and have enjoyed ever since. Just stopped by to refresh my memory of this DELICIOUS recipe for dinner tonight. I cheat by using Trader Joe’s pizza dough and shaved Brussels sprouts, which makes it easier all year round. Thanks for the inspiration — yum!
Nice to meet you Erin!! I’m so so happy that you loved this recipe (and I cheat with those Brussels sprouts every now and then too). Thanks so much for letting me know how this turned out for youโit truly means a lot!
My husband and I love this one!!!! I havenโt tried the dough yet, Iโve just used premade, store bought crust; so I imagine itโs even better with the homemade crust too!
Hi McKenna! So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for this kind review!