It’s National Pizza Month – a holiday my kids can really get behind. Even as “good eaters”, they’re not immune to the lures of a good pie, and when tasked with picking dinner, they’ll pick pizza 99% of the time.

But, they rarely want anything other than cheese pizza, which is why I got excited for this linkup – an excuse to make a blog worthy pizza? Sold.

This pie is delicious, but the onions are what really sold me. Hitting them with the balsamic vinegar at the end add such a great depth of flavor – and they pair brilliantly with the bacon and spinach. This is easily one of the best pizzas I’ve ever made!

And if you want more reasons to celebrate this month, here are a few from my fellow blogger friends:

• White Pizza with Prosciutto and Arugula by The Redhead Baker
• Arugula Pesto Pizza with Roasted Pears and Provolone by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Prosciutto and Fennel Pizza with Olives and Mascarpone by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Detroit Style Pepperoni and Hot Honey Pizza by Our Good Life
• Pikachu Pizza by Amy’s Cooking Adventures
• Antipasto Pizza by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Easy Gluten Free Pizza Crust by The Saucy Fig
• Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza by The Baking Fairy
• Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Spinach Pizza by Kate’s Recipe Box
• Barbeque Chicken Pizza by Everyday Eileen
• Stuffed Crust Sausage Pizza by The Bitter Side of Sweet
• Green Lantern Pizza by Palatable Pastime
• Deep Dish Pizza Casserole by A Day in the Life on the Farm

Caramelized Onion, Bacon & Spinach Pizza
(adapted from Cooking Classy)
Makes 1 12″ Pizza

1 lb. pizza dough or a prepared crust
1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large red onion
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup frozen spinach, thawed and rung out well
2 Tbsp. butter
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsp. flour
3/4 cup milk
6 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
2 oz. shredded Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Put your pizza stone in the oven, if you have one.

In a skillet over medium high heat, heat the olive oil. Slice the onion thinly and add to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until onion is soft then stir in the sugar. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, until caramelized. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and cook another minute. Remove from heat and set aside.

Roll out the pizza dough into a 12″ round.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in garlic and flour and cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk. Season to taste with salt and pepper. While stirring constantly, bring to a boil.

Spread the garlic sauce over the prepared dough. Top with half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan. Sprinkle bacon, onions, and spinach evenly over the pizza. Top with remaining cheese.

Bake for 8-12 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.