The BLT pizza is a variation of the classic BLT sandwich, which is made with bacon, lettuce, and tomato, and is often served on toast.
The BLT is believed to have originated in the U.S. restaurant industry in the 1940s, when waitstaff used the initials ‘BLT’ as shorthand to convey orders to the kitchen.
The BLT pizza is made with the same ingredients as the BLT sandwich, but with the addition of pizza dough and cheese. Some pizza places add a top layer of crust to make the pizza more like a sandwich.
You’ve likely eaten naan bread at some time. The tasty Indian flatbread is traditionally cooked in the tandoor, carries a slight smoky aroma, and has a soft texture with pillow-like pockets studded over the top. Puffed flatbread has the power to move beyond a dinner accompaniment. It’s worthy of a role far better — like actually being the main course.
It proves to be super versatile — naan is soft and sturdy enough to take the place of bread, thin enough to be used as a flatbread or pizza dough, and pliable enough to work as a tortilla. It can be soaked, baked, fried, and folded to take on some surprising and delicious forms such as French toast, savory bread pudding, paninis, nachos or even as a dessert naan bread with bananas, strawberries & chocolate.
Ever since Brion & I got ‘tuned in’ to savory naan bread pizzas, we love them no matter what the topping is. Using Smoky Bacon Mayo on the naan bread is such an added bonus in the allover flavor. This BLT Pizza will remind you of the classic Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich that we all love, just in pizza format!
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Cook bacon in a skillet or in the microwave until slightly crispy. Drain on paper towel. Chop & set aside.
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On a small foil lined baking pan place halved tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt & pepper & drizzle with golden Italian dressing. Place in oven & roast until starting to soften. Remove from oven.
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Spread top side of each naan bread with a generous amount of Smoky Bacon mayo. Sprinkle each with chopped bacon then transfer partially roasted tomatoes on top of bacon. Sprinkle each with Italian seasoning & salt & pepper to taste.
Place on a parchment lined baking sheet & place in the oven for about 10 minutes to heat everything through & finish roasting the tomatoes.
Remove from oven & sprinkle baby arugula over pizzas then drizzle with ranch dressing. Serve immediately.
CELEBRATING CANADA DAY!
In Canada, July 1st marks the day for Canadians to show pride in their nations history, culture and achievements. From coast to coast the country’s birthday is marked with various events.
On July 1st, from coast to coast, the country’s birthday is highlighted with colorful parades, concerts, carnivals, festivals and firework displays.
Food and drink are almost as synonymous with Canada Day as the colors of red and white. More importantly this date celebrates the historical event in which Canada gained its independence from Great Britain in 1867.
Pizza is one of those foods that works for just about everyone. From meat eaters to vegetarians, kids, adults and everyone in between. Year-round, it’s the perfect entree for family or party events.
Although avocado on pizza may sound weird, to me it’s glorious. When you think about it, tomato or tomato sauce is a big part of pizza most of the time. Often guacamole is made with tomato, so that avocado flavor compliments pizza well.
Pizza is one of the easiest meals you can make at home. I most always prefer to make my own crust but nothing wrong with a purchased one or some naan or focaccia bread for the crust. Once that crust part has been taken care of, it’s really just a matter of topping the pie with all your favorite ingredients and waiting for it to come out of the oven.
It’s always interesting to me what develops when you ‘step out of the box’ so today our Canada Day meal is a smoked salmon & avocado pizza.
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Avocado & Smoked Salmon Pizza
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Pizza Spread
In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese with the dill & minced garlic. Mix well.
Caramelized Onion
Heat oil in a skillet until hot. Add sliced onion & sprinkle with salt. Cook & stir about 15 minutes or until moisture is evaporated & onion is soft. Reduce heat; sprinkle with cider vinegar & brown sugar. Cook & stir until caramel brown in color. Remove from skillet & set aside.
Toppings
Grate cheese. Flake smoked salmon. Peel avocado & remove pit. Slice in 1/8-inch slices.
Assembly/Baking
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Drizzle garlic olive oil onto the Naan breads & spread with cream cheese mixture. Divide onion evenly between the 6 Naan breads. Top with 1/2 of the grated cheese. Evenly distribute the smoked salmon then top with remaining cheese.
Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until hot & bubbly.
Remove from oven & divide avocado slices between the pizzas. Garnish with chopped sprigs of fresh dill & sprinkle with lemon pepper if you wish.
Recipe Notes
- Alternately, you can omit the garlic olive oil & the cream cheese mixture & use bottled tartar sauce for the base of the pizzas. Brion & I really enjoyed this alternative.
