Cheddar Apple Bacon Pizza

• ▢ 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing the pizza crusts
• ▢ 2½ pounds white or yellow onions, thinly sliced
• ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ▢ 2 large apples, cored and thinly sliced
• ▢ 8 slices bacon, chopped
• ▢ 2 gluten-free pizza crusts, 8-9 inch
• ▢ 1½ cups grated cheddar cheese or dairy-free cheddar shreds

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden brown, 30-40 minutes.
• In a separate large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced apples and cook, turning occasionally, until the apples are soft and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Place the chopped bacon in a cold skillet. Turn the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 8 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 425°F.
• Brush the pizza crusts with olive oil. Sprinkle ¾ cup of cheese evenly on each crust. Divide the caramelized onions evenly between the crusts and place the apple slices in a circle, overlapping them slightly. Top with the cooked bacon and cook for 7 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Cut into slices and serve immediately.

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