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What's a Quick and Budget-Friendly Dinner Idea for Tonight?

In summary, the conversation revolved around a suggestion for a dinner that is quick and easy to make, with a specific recommendation for a delicious Spinach Carbonara Pizza that includes bacon. The recipe and instructions for making the pizza were also shared.
dkitten13
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I know this is the kind of stuff we try to sell people on but I am in really bad shape with limited time tonight! Was thinking some sort of Bar Pan Pizza, maybe with bacon? Any ideas?

Thanks!
 
If you have the right ingredients the Spinach Cabonara Pizza is awesome and it has bacon on it!

Spinach Carbonara Pizza
1 pkg (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza crust 6 slices bacon, divided
1 pkg (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves (about 8 cups) 2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 oz grated fresh Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 cup packed) 1 cup jarred Alfredo pasta sauce
1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 2 cups (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided Additional coarsely ground black pepper (optional)

Preheat oven to 450°F. Unroll dough over bottom of lightly greased Large Bar Pan. Gently stretch and press dough to cover bottom of bar pan. Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust begins to brown; remove pan from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack. Meanwhile, slice bacon into 1/4-in. pieces; cook in (8-in.) Sauté Pan over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; drain on paper towels. Place spinach and garlic pressed with Garlic Press into Classic Batter Bowl. Cover batter bowl; microwave on HIGH 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Carefully remove lid; press spinach to side of batter bowl using Small Mix ‘N Scraper®. Dab excess moisture with paper towels and set aside. Grate Parmesan cheese using Microplane® Adjustable Grater; set aside. Finely chop half of the bacon using Food Chopper. Measure Alfredo sauce in (2-cup) Easy Read Measuring Cup. Add chopped bacon and black pepper to Alfredo sauce; mix well. To assemble pizza, spread sauce to edges of crust. Top sauce completely with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, spinach mixture and remaining bacon. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and additional black pepper, if desired. • Bake 7-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown. Remove from oven to cooling rack. Cut pizza into squares using Pizza Cutter. Serve using Mini-Serving Spatula.
Yield: 6 servings
 
ChefPaulaB said:
If you have the right ingredients the Spinach Cabonara Pizza is awesome and it has bacon on it!

Spinach Carbonara Pizza
1 pkg (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza crust 6 slices bacon, divided
1 pkg (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves (about 8 cups) 2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 oz grated fresh Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 cup packed) 1 cup jarred Alfredo pasta sauce
1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 2 cups (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided Additional coarsely ground black pepper (optional)

Preheat oven to 450°F. Unroll dough over bottom of lightly greased Large Bar Pan. Gently stretch and press dough to cover bottom of bar pan. Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust begins to brown; remove pan from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack. Meanwhile, slice bacon into 1/4-in. pieces; cook in (8-in.) Sauté Pan over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; drain on paper towels. Place spinach and garlic pressed with Garlic Press into Classic Batter Bowl. Cover batter bowl; microwave on HIGH 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Carefully remove lid; press spinach to side of batter bowl using Small Mix ‘N Scraper®. Dab excess moisture with paper towels and set aside. Grate Parmesan cheese using Microplane® Adjustable Grater; set aside. Finely chop half of the bacon using Food Chopper. Measure Alfredo sauce in (2-cup) Easy Read Measuring Cup. Add chopped bacon and black pepper to Alfredo sauce; mix well. To assemble pizza, spread sauce to edges of crust. Top sauce completely with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, spinach mixture and remaining bacon. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and additional black pepper, if desired. • Bake 7-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown. Remove from oven to cooling rack. Cut pizza into squares using Pizza Cutter. Serve using Mini-Serving Spatula.
Yield: 6 servings

This is what I was going to recommend! YUM!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
This is what I was going to recommend! YUM!

Me too! LOL
 
Crystal Patton said:
Me too! LOL

Thats what "I" want for dinner!!! But were having Brisket instead....:(
 

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