Jersey Royal Potato and Smoked Bacon Pizza with Caramelized Onions

A delicious homemade pizza featuring the creamy flavor of Jersey Royal potatoes, smoky bacon, and sweet caramelized onions on a crispy crust. Uses local Jersey ingredients for an authentic taste.

Prep Time

25 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Calories

925 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£2.81/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

500gPizza Dough(Store-bought or homemade using Jersey milk. See separate instructions below for homemade dough.)

£1.50

500gJersey Royal Potatoes(Thinly sliced)

£2.75

200gSmoked Bacon(Chopped into small pieces)

£2.50

2mediumOnions(Sliced thinly)

£0.60

2tablespoonsJersey Butter(For caramelizing onions)

£0.40

1teaspoonBrown Sugar(For caramelizing onions (optional))

£0.05

1tablespoonFresh Rosemary(Chopped, or other seasonal herb like thyme)

£0.30

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

2tablespoonsOlive Oil(For brushing the dough and potatoes)

£0.20

to tasteSalt

£0.05

to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.10

150mlCrème Fraîche(Or ricotta cheese, for spreading on the base)

£1.20

100gGrated Hard Cheese(Such as Gruyere or mature Cheddar (local Jersey cheese if possible))

£1.50

Total Cost

£11.25

£2.81 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan/Gas Mark 7). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven while it preheats.
2.
Prepare the caramelized onions: Melt Jersey butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and golden brown (about 20-30 minutes). Add brown sugar (if using) during the last 5 minutes and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3.
Cook the bacon: While the onions are caramelizing, cook the chopped bacon in a separate pan until crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
4.
Prepare the potatoes: Toss the thinly sliced Jersey Royal potatoes with olive oil, chopped rosemary, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
5.
Assemble the pizza: On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough to your desired shape and thickness.
6.
Spread crème fraîche or ricotta evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
7.
Top with the caramelized onions, cooked bacon, and the seasoned Jersey Royal potatoes.
8.
Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over the pizza.
9.
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
10.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11.
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (438g)

925 kcal / 3870 kJ

Carbs

88g

34% of RDA

Fat

48g

69% of RDA

Protein

35g

70% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

1050 mg

46% of RDA

Saturated Fat

25 g

125% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a crispier crust, pre-bake the pizza dough for 5 minutes before adding the toppings.

Feel free to add other seasonal vegetables like asparagus or spring greens to the pizza.

If you don't have a pizza stone, use a large baking sheet.

For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and add roasted vegetables.

Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe (Yields enough for one large pizza): Combine 300g strong bread flour, 7g dried yeast, 1 tsp salt, 200ml lukewarm Jersey milk, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour before using.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Large skillet or pot

Baking sheet or pizza stone

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