Pepper-jack & Spinach Pizza Pie

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 10 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, drained, and squeezed dry (see note in description if you wish to use fresh spinach)
• 2 1/2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 (12 inch) store-bought prepared pizza crust, such as boboli
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese or 4 tablespoons grated asiago cheese

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 425 degrees. cook bacon in a large frying pan until crisp. drain on paper towels.
• 2 in a large bowl, thoroughly mix the bacon, spinach (drain well), cheese, and pepper. brush pizza crust with olive oil. spread the spinach mixture evenly on both crusts and sprinkle with parmesan.
• 3 bake the pizzas on a pizza stone (crispier crust) or on two baking sheets until the cheese has melted, approximately 10 minutes.