Caramelized Apple and Bacon Flatbread with Rosemary

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A savory flatbread topped with sweet caramelized apples, smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and fragrant rosemary for a balanced autumn appetizer. This american-inspired halloween ready in about 35 minutes pairs ball (12 oz) store-bought pizza dough, medium apple, thinly sliced, strips bacon strips, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 ball (12 oz) store-bought pizza dough
• 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
• 6 strips bacon strips, chopped
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out 12 oz store-bought pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12x10-inch rectangle and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Step 2: In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 small thinly sliced yellow onion and 1 medium thinly sliced apple. Sprinkle 1 tbsp brown sugar over them and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes until caramelized and golden.
3. Step 3: In a separate pan, cook 6 chopped bacon strips over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
4. Step 4: Brush the rolled dough with 1 tbsp olive oil, then evenly spread the caramelized apple and onion mixture over the surface.
5. Step 5: Scatter the crispy bacon pieces and 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly on top. Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, salt, and black pepper to taste.
6. Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the cheese melts and the crust turns golden brown and crisp.
7. Step 7: Remove from oven, let cool for 3 minutes, then slice into pieces and serve warm.