Sweet Onion Pizza Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONION PIZZA

Steps:

• To caramelize the onions, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onions and garlic and cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are very soft and lightly browned.
• Add the balsamic vinegar and cook a few more minutes, then remove from heat.
• Preheat the grill to low-medium heat (or preheat your oven to 400 degrees).
• Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the pizza crust.
• Top the onions with the chopped peppers, crumbled goat cheese, shredded provolone, and chicken.
• Cook for 10-15 minutes, making sure the crust does not burn.
• Remove from the grill or oven and let set 5 minutes before slicing.

CANADIAN BACON, SWEET ONION, AND APPLE PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly spray 1 baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray; set aside.
• Press dough into a rectangle on a floured surface. Cut into quarters and place on prepared baking sheet with floured fingers. Top with apple butter, cheese, onion, apple, and Canadian bacon. Bake in oven 12 to 17 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
• Slice and serve.

SWEET ONION PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees.
• Place pizza shell on baking sheet.
• Sprinkle on the cheese.
• Layer onions on pizza.
• Drizzle with olive oil.
• Top with sun-dried tomatoes and peppers.
• Sprinkle with herbs, salt and pepper.
• Bake until onions just begin to brown, about 10-15 minutes.

PIZZA WITH SWEET POTATO AND ONION

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450ºF.
• Process flour and salt food processor, pulsing just until blended. Mix water, honey, oil and yeast. Add to flour mixture; process 1 to 1-1/2 min. or until dough forms ball. Transfer to lightly floured surface; knead once or twice. Place in bowl sprayed with cooking spray; cover with clean kitchen towel. Let rise in warm place 30 min. or until doubled in volume.
• Meanwhile, heat Italian dressing in medium skillet on medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes and onions; cook and stir 4 min. or until onions just begin to soften.
• Roll dough on lightly floured surface to 12-inch circle; place in 12-inch deep dish pizza pan sprayed with cooking spray. Spread with ranch dressing. Top with cheeses and vegetable mixture.
• Bake 15 min or until mozzarella is melted and crust is golden brown.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GORGONZOLA PIZZA

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Saute onions in butter until the onions are soft and dark brown, approximately 25 minutes. Stir in sugar, and continue cooking for 1 or 2 more minutes.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Grease a pizza pan or cookie sheet, and press out the dough to desired thickness. Spread onions evenly over the dough, and top with crumbled Gorgonzola.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until done.

PROVENçAL ONION PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees, preferably with a pizza stone inside. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until they begin to sizzle and soften, about three minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic, bay leaf, thyme and pepper. Stir everything together, turn the heat to low, cover and cook slowly for 45 minutes, stirring often. The onions should melt down to a golden brown puree. If they begin to stick, add a few tablespoons of water. Stir in the capers, then taste and adjust seasonings. If there is liquid in the pan, cook over medium heat, uncovered, until it evaporates.
• Roll out the pizza dough and line a 12- to 14-inch pan. Brush the remaining tablespoon of oil over the bottom but not the rim of the crust. Spread the onions over the crust in an even layer. Cut the anchovies in half, and decorate the top of the crust with them, making twelve small X's and placing an olive in the middle of each X. Place on top of the pizza stone, and bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges of the crust are brown and the onions are beginning to brown. Remove from the heat. Serve hot, warm or room temperature.

SWEET ONION PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a mixing bowl, combine crackers and 4 tablespoons of butter in a bowl until well blended. Press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of 8 inch pie plate to form a shell. Refrigerate until needed.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic slowly until tender, about 12 minutes. Arrange onions in the cracker crust.
• Beat eggs, whole milk, chives, and salt in a bowl until blended. Pour the mixture over the onions. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 35 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean. Garnish with the parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.

WHITE PIZZA WITH SWEET POTATO AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly oil a small baking pan.
• Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Add the onions and sauté over medium-low heat until limp. Add the garlic and continue to sauté until the onion is deep golden, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. If using the portobello, add it after about 10 minutes, continuing to sauté until the slices are softened and the onions golden, stirring occasionally.
• While the onions are cooking, peel the sweet potato, quarter it lengthwise, and slice it 1/4 inch thick. Place the slices in the prepared pan in a single layer. Bake until just tender and lightly roasted, about 15 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes or so.
• Puree the tofu with the salt in a food processor or with an immersion blender in its container.
• Place the crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread the pureed tofu evenly over the crust with a baking spatula. When the onion mixture is done, spread it evenly over the pureed tofu. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden.
• Scatter the roasted sweet potato pieces over the surface of the pizza. Cut into 6 slices and serve.
• To keep the meal really simple, choose one of the green salads suggested under Recipe Not Required (page 192).
• If you'd like a pairing that dazzles the eye, try this with Broccoli Salad with Yellow Peppers, Pine Nuts, and Cranberries (page 182).
• See the menus suggested for Orzo Soup with Roasted Vegetables (page 24) or Tomato Chickpea Soup with Tiny Pasta and Fresh Herbs (page 32).
• (per slice)
• Calories: 305
• Total Fat: 6g
• Protein: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 47g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sodium: 650mg

CARAMELIZED ONION & ARTICHOKE PIZZA

Steps:

• Set oven rack in lowest position; preheat oven to 500°F (or the highest setting).
• Sprinkle a pizza pan or baking sheet generously with cornmeal; set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add onions & red pepper strips and cook, stirring, until softened and golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add artichoke hearts, rosemary, and a sprinkling of crushed red pepper flakes, (if you choose.)
• Continue to cook, stirring, until the artichokes are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14-inch circle or a 15-by-10-inch rectangle.
• Transfer the dough to the prepared pan.
• Distribute the onions and artichokes over the dough; add another sprinkling of crushed red pepper flakes(if you choose.).
• Bake the pizza for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the bottom and edges are browned.
• Sprinkle cheese over the top, slice and serve.
• Serve cheese on the side, a salad of baby greens salad with a vinaigrette dressing, a loaf of crusty rustic warm bread slathered with butter and a fruit salad.