This bacon and spinach pizza is so tasty that you won’t believe it’s completely grain free and dairy free! An easy one-bowl paleo pizza crust is topped with a dairy free cheese sauce, spinach, crispy bacon and perfectly caramelized onions. It’s perfect as a slightly fancy appetizer but works as an everyday meal too!
My one-bowl easy paleo pizza crust recipe is one of the most popular on the blog. I’ve had readers tell me they’re non-paleo family members like it better than any other homemade crust!
It’s one of my favorites too, and I’m always thinking of new ways to top my favorite crust.
Bacon, spinach, and caramelized onions seemed like the perfect combo. Of course, on top of my so-tasty-you-won’t-believe-it’s-not-cheese cheese sauce!
You’re going to absolutely love this pizza! Now let’s get into the details.
What You Need to Make This Bacon and Spinach Pizza
Pizza:
- 1 homemade one-bowl easy paleo pizza crust (if you need an egg-free crust, use this recipe instead)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled*
- 3 tablespoons ghee, avocado oil, or olive oil, divided
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- Sea salt and black pepper
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- Dairy free parmesan shreds (optional)
Cheese Sauce:
- 3/4 cup raw cashews , no need to soak
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup + 1 Tablespoon water or plain dairy free milk
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1-2 Tbsp nutritional yeast (for cheesy flavor)
How to Make This Paleo Pizza
Prepare the crust as instructed in the recipe and bake for 8 minutes at 425° F. Refer to my oven bacon instructions below, if desired, and have your bacon cooked.
Once the crust is partially baked, reduce the heat to 400° F.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ghee or oil. Add the sliced onions and toss to coat with fat. Cook, adjusting the heat between medium and medium low to avoid browning too soon, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle with sea salt, stir and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until deeply caramelized, then remove from heat.
Add the caramelized onions to a small bowl, then return your skillet to medium heat. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Drain the cooked spinach on double-lined paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Add all the cheese sauce ingredients to a small, powerful blender – I used a NutriBullet. Blend until smooth and creamy.
This might take up to a minute or longer depending on your blender.
Layer the cheese sauce, spinach, bacon and onions on top of the crust and bake in the 400° F oven for another 5-8 minutes or until heated through and the crust is crisp.
Use a pizza slicer to cut the pizza into 6-8 slices.
My Oven Baked Bacon Method
Whenever I’m making more than 4 slices of bacon I use the oven, since it’s less messy and easier for me!
For perfect oven bacon, line a large baking sheet with parchment and lay the bacon slices in a single layer. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Bake at 400° F for 16-20 minutes, depending on preference and the thickness of your bacon. Check it after 16 minutes and continue to bake until it’s as crispy as you like.
Drain on paper towels and use as instructed in the recipe.
I hope you’re ready for a seriously tasty treat! This paleo pizza is loaded with goodies and is sure to make your family happy.
Grab your ingredients and preheat your oven because it’s time to cook – let’s go!
Bacon and Spinach Pizza with Caramelized Onions {Paleo}
Spinach Bacon Pizza with Caramelized Onions {Paleo, Grain Free, Dairy Free}
Ingredients
Pizza:
- 1 homemade one-bowl easy paleo pizza crust **
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled*
- 3 tablespoons ghee avocado oil, or olive oil, divided
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- Sea salt and black pepper
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- Dairy free parmesan shreds optional
Cheese Sauce:
- 3/4 cup raw cashews no need to soak
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup + 1 Tablespoon water or plain dairy free milk
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1-2 Tbsp nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor
Instructions
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Prepare the crust as instructed in the recipe and bake for 8 minutes at 425° F. Refer to my oven bacon instructions in the recipe notes, if desired and have your bacon cooked. Once the crust is partially baked, reduce the heat to 400° F.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ghee or oil. Add the sliced onions and toss to coat with fat. Cook, adjusting the heat between medium and medium low to avoid browning too soon, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with sea salt, stir and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until deeply caramelized, then remove from heat.
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Add the caramelized onions to a small bowl, then return your skillet to medium heat. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Drain the cooked spinach on double-lined paper towels to remove excess moisture.
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Add all the cheese sauce ingredients to a small, powerful blender - I used a NutriBullet. Blend until smooth and creamy. This might take up to a minute or longer depending on your blender.
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Layer the cheese sauce, spinach, bacon and onions on top of the crust and bake in the 400° F oven for another 5-8 minutes or until heated through and the crust is crisp.
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Use a pizza slicer to cut the pizza into 6-8 slices. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*For perfect oven bacon, line a large baking sheet with parchment and lay the bacon slices in a single layer. Bake at 400° F for 16-20 minutes, depending on preference and the thickness of your bacon. Drain on paper towels.
Want More Paleo Pizza Recipes? Try One of These!
Loaded Pizza Sweet Potato Fries
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Have not made it yet, looks great!
Made it the moment I saw the post!! Super delicious!
Another delicious recipe. I used a pre-made naked crust. Topped with your ingredients.
Delicious! A family favorite! Will definitely make again! Michelle’s recipes are always good!
The caramelized onions were a perfect complement to the salty bacon and tangy cheese sauce. Oh, momma, this was good. Also, first time I tried cooking bacon in the oven. Came out perfect as you indicated. Thank you, Michele, for all you do.
How does every recipe you make turn out perfect! Another family fav! Yes loved by everyone including 3 kids. Gotta admit I’m prego & felt like getting cheesy so I put some goat cheese crumbles on top!
Can you make the crust ahead of time and freeze it?