Pizza Carbonara

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Inspired by the classic pasta, this pizza features creamy sauce, bacon, and Parmesan — indulgent, savory, and great for brunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza
• crust
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon
• granules
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked
• and crumbled
• 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey
• jack cheese
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Unroll pizza crust. Press onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan; build up
2. edges slightly. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 425
3. degrees F for 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, in a
4. saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in flour
5. and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk and bouillon.
6. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
7. Reduce heat; stir in Parmesan cheese. Spread over hot crust.
8. Sprinkle with bacon, Monterey Jack cheese and green onions. Bake
9. at 425 degrees F for 8-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let
10. stand for 5 minutes before cutting.