Caramelized Onion Pizza (Print Version)
A delicious pizza featuring sweet caramelized onions and melted cheese combination.
# What You 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 (optional)
→ Assembly
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing crust)
15 - Fresh arugula or basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat your oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside to heat thoroughly while you prepare the toppings.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add onions, salt, and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until onions are deeply golden and caramelized. Stir in black pepper and balsamic vinegar. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper for easy transfer to the oven.
04 - Brush the dough lightly with olive oil. Evenly spread the caramelized onions over the base. Sprinkle mozzarella, fontina (or Gruyère), and Parmesan cheeses over the onions. Top with thyme if using.
05 - Carefully slide the pizza (with parchment) onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the 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 Tips:
01 -
- The way the slow cooked onions become deeply sweet and savory without needing any fancy techniques
- That perfect moment when the cheese bubbles up and mingles with the balsamic tinged onions
02 -
- Rushing the caramelization process is the biggest mistake you can make with this recipe
- Adding cold toppings to room temperature dough helps prevent those frustrating air pockets
03 -
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the cheese before baking for a gentle kick that balances the sweet onions
- Drizzle hot honey over the finished pizza for a sweet and spicy finish that people will talk about for weeks