Caramelized Onion Pizza With Melty Cheese (Print View)

Sweet caramelized onions and gooey melted cheese create this delicious pizza. Perfect for casual dining or entertaining.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pizza Dough

01 - 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought

→ Caramelized Onions

02 - 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)

→ Cheese & Toppings

08 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup shredded fontina or Gruyère cheese
10 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Pizza Assembly

13 - 1 tablespoon cornmeal or flour for dusting
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Once melted, add sliced onions, salt, and sugar. Cook, stirring often, for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and deeply caramelized. Stir in balsamic vinegar if using and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out pizza dough to a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.
04 - Brush the dough lightly with olive oil. Evenly spread the caramelized onions over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
05 - Top with mozzarella, fontina (or Gruyère), and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with thyme leaves and black pepper.
06 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and browned in spots.
07 - Slice and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The onions become candy sweet and deeply savory, creating a flavor that feels restaurant special but is entirely achievable at home
  • Three cheeses blend into the most irresistible texture with crispy edges and gooey centers
02 -
  • Do not rush the onions. Low and slow creates the deep flavor that makes this pizza special.
  • A hot oven or pizza stone is non negotiable for achieving that crisp bottom crust.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if possible and preheat it for at least 45 minutes
  • Make extra caramelized onions and keep them in the fridge for quick additions to other meals

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