White pizza is a flavor-packed thing.

But white pizza adorned with marinated artichokes, bacon and drizzled with reduced balsamic is only plain ridic. In a good way of course.

Naturally I made my from-scratch pizza dough, but the real pow! is in the little things. Like brushing the pizza dough with from-scratch toasted garlic oil and topping it with three kinds of cheeses. But it doesn’t stop there, in this version I incorporated creamy ricotta, crispy applewood smoked bacon, marinated artichoke hearts and a fresh herb Parmesan cheese mixture. then once baked and oo drizzled a reduced balsamic glaze over the whole thing.

You guys it’s so satisfying I simply may swear off regular (red?) pizza and strictly dine on (this) white pizza only. Truth.

So when I was devising my recipe plan on how to include these three ingredients, my mind went down the white pizza path. It came to me almost instantly. Toasted garlic olive oil… artichokes… bacon… and if there’s a way I can drizzle whatever I’m making in reduced balsamic… I will.

First things first the dough. I made my one-and-only, no fail kitchen-made pizza dough. It’s straightforward and my go to. But if you’re ever in a pinch, a good quality store bought dough will work only fine.

I also make the balsamic reduction. It’s as simple as pouring the vinegar into a skillet or sauce pan and simmering until thick and syrupy.

Preheat your oven to 400℉ (or 200℃).

After the dough has risen, I punched it down and spread it out onto an inverted baking sheet that has been brushed with olive oil. Once at a rustic oval, I then brush it with a toasted garlic olive oil. Which is garlic quickly cooked in olive oil until, you guessed it, toasted and the oil is fragrant.

Top with all of the mozzarella cheese and bake for 10 minutes.

Randomly top with spoonfuls of the ricotta, then scatter the artichoke hearts, bacon and sprinkle the entire thing with this fresh herb and Parmesan cheese mixture. Then bake for another 12 to 15 minutes.

Boom. I spy deliciousness.

Gosh, I genuinely love this pizza! The creamy, smoky, salty, artichoke-y, fresh herb goodness in every bite is everything.

STAR is bringing awareness to breast cancer and spreading the love by running a facebook sweepstakes. They are asking that you click the link and leave a supportive message to those affected by breast cancer and include the hashtag #LoveLoveSurvivors. I’ve read quite a few of the positive, heartfelt messages written and so many have brought tears in my eyes.

And here I thought that I couldn’t possibly love STAR any more than I already do… but this simply is striking.