Corn, Bacon, and Pine Nut Pizza

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Put a twist on pizza night with this Corn, Bacon, and Pine Nut Pizza. The sweet and smoky flavor hits all the right notes and is sure to become a family favorite.

overhead shot of sliced corn bacon and pine nut pizza.

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Corn and Bacon Pizza

Build-your-own pizza night is a favorite in our house. Everyone can pick their favorite toppings, and the possibilities are endless - like this Roasted Garlic Naan Pizza with Sausage and Broccolini.

This version has simple ingredients, but the flavor is spectacular.

Smoky - Everything is better with bacon, right? Case in point: my BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp. The bacon is meaty, salty, and smoky all in one bite.
Sweet - Corn adds a sweetness combined with a touch of grilled flavor.
Buttery crunch - Pine nuts have the most delicious buttery nut flavor.
Cheesy - Two kinds of cheese bring all of the melted gooeyness that we expect from pizza.

Serve this pizza with a green salad with balsamic dressing for a complete meal.

Ingredient notes

ingredients for corn bacon and pine nut pizza.

Pizza dough - You can pick up ready-to-use dough at your local pizzeria or supermarket. I love the flavor of whole-wheat dough with this pizza, but feel free to use your go-to pizza dough.
Bacon - I love thick-cut bacon for a meaty bite. Use your favorite variety.
Sweet corn - I love grilling a fresh ear of corn for added flavor. Canned or frozen corn can also be used.
Pine nuts are most well-known as a key ingredient in pesto, but they also make a great addition to pizza. However, they are expensive and can sometimes be hard to find. To substitute, try pepitas, chopped walnuts, cashews, or peanuts.
Fontina and mozzarella cheeses are mild cheeses with a great melting quality. For the best results, use freshly grated or shredded cheese.

top-down close-up of sliced pizza with corn , bacon, and pine nuts.

Step-by-step instructions

See the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees.
If using fresh corn, grill to add a touch of char. Slice the kernels off of the cob. (Image 1)
Brush a sheet pan with oil. Shape the dough into a rectangle on the oiled pan. TIP: Allow the dough to come to room temperature first. This helps it to relax so it doesn't pull back so much when shaping it. (Image 2)
Top with cheese, bacon, corn, and pine nuts. (Image 3)
Bake for 11-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown. (Image 4)
Top with scallions. Garnish with parsley, basil, or cilantro if desired.

cutting corn off of the cob and the pizza dough rolled out on a sheet pan.

pizza on a sheet pan before and after baking.

close-up of a slice of pizza topped with scallions.

Do I need to cook the bacon before putting it on the pizza?

Yes, it's best to top a pizza with cooked bacon. If uncooked, the bacon won't cook completely in the time it takes to bake the pizza, and it would also leave an unappealing, greasy consistency on the pizza.

side angle view of sliced corn bacon and pine nut pizza.

Equipment

Half sheet pan | Measuring cups | Grater | Grill pan

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