Caramelized Onion Pizza (Print View)
Sweet caramelized onions and melted cheese create a delicious pizza experience
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 lb fresh pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
02 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for dusting
→ Caramelized Onions
03 - 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/2 tsp sugar
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
→ Cheese & Toppings
10 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 1/2 cup shredded fontina or Gruyère cheese
12 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
→ Assembly
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing crust
15 - Fresh arugula or basil leaves for garnish
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside to heat thoroughly.
02 - Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, salt, and sugar. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and caramelized. Stir in black pepper and balsamic vinegar. Remove from heat.
03 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper.
04 - Brush dough lightly with olive oil. Spread caramelized onions evenly over the base. Sprinkle mozzarella, fontina or Gruyère, and Parmesan cheeses over the onions. Add thyme if using.
05 - Carefully slide pizza with parchment onto preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh arugula or basil if desired. Slice and serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The onions become candylike and rich, balancing perfectly with salty melted cheese
- This pizza proves that simple ingredients treated with patience create the most memorable meals
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- Rushing the onions is the biggest mistake you can make with this recipe
- Letting the oven fully preheat makes the difference between soggy and spectacular crust
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- Slice onions as thinly and evenly as possible for uniform caramelization
- If the onions start sticking or browning too quickly, lower the heat and add a splash of water