Kimchi and Bacon Pizza
Crisp pizza topped with melted mozzarella, salty bacon and tangy kimchi, finished with spring onion and sesame.
Made with Kimchi and Pizza dough. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.50 a head
- Oven240°C (220°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 240°C (220°C fan) with a baking tray or pizza stone inside to get properly hot. Take your ready made pizza dough (see the base recipe) out of the fridge to come to room temperature.
- 2
Fry the bacon in a dry pan for 5 minutes until just crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.
5 min - 3
Use your ready made kimchi (see the base recipe), drained well and chopped.
- 4
Divide the dough in 2. Roll or stretch each piece into a 28 cm round on a surface dusted with semolina.
- 5
Spread 2 tbsp passata on each round, leaving a 2 cm border. Add the mozzarella, bacon and kimchi.
- 6
Slide onto the hot tray and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the crust is blistered and the cheese is bubbling.
9 min - 7
Scatter over the spring onions and sesame seeds. Slice and serve.
Tips
- Drain the kimchi well so the pizza does not go soggy in the middle.
- A very hot oven and preheated tray give a crisp base.
- Add the kimchi over the cheese, not under it, so it chars slightly at the edges.
Storing and freezing
Keep leftover slices in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat in a hot oven for 8 minutes until steaming hot. Freeze cooked slices for up to 1 month.
Questions
Is kimchi good on pizza?
Yes. Its sour heat cuts through the cheese and bacon in the same way pineapple or chilli does. Cooking it softens the sharpness.
Can I make it without bacon?
Yes, but it will still contain fish sauce through the kimchi. Replace the bacon with sliced mushrooms or ham.
Can I use ready made pizza bases?
Yes. Bake according to the packet, adding the toppings and reducing the time slightly.
Can I make it gluten free?
The pizza dough base contains wheat, so no. Use a gluten free pizza base and check the kimchi label.
More made with kimchi
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.