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Pizza with Caramelized Onions Recipe

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This Butternut Squash Pizza combines a crispy homemade or store-bought pizza dough base with savory caramelized onions, roasted butternut squash, crispy bacon, and creamy cheeses. Finished with a honey drizzle and fresh thyme, this unique pizza balances sweet, savory, and smoky flavors perfect for an elevated comfort meal.

Ingredients

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Pizza Dough

  • 1 lb Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

Toppings

  • 1 1/2 cup Butternut squash, diced
  • 3 Sweet onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 2 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 12 oz Bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • Olive oil (for roasting and drizzling)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Honey for drizzling on top
  • Thyme, fresh for garnish
  • Optional: Red chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pizza Dough: If making homemade dough, prepare and let rise for about 3 hours. If using store-bought or pre-prepared dough, follow the package instructions.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to start roasting the toppings.
  3. Cook Bacon: Place bacon strips on a sheet pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
  4. Roast Butternut Squash: Toss diced butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast in the oven until golden, about 15-35 minutes depending on size of cubes.
  5. Caramelize Onions: In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they become jammy and soft, about 30-45 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
  6. Prepare Pizza Base and Assemble: Increase oven temperature to 450°F (232°C). Stretch out pizza dough into two 12-inch circles. Place each on a lined sheet pan, cast iron pan, or pizza stone. In the center of each dough, drizzle olive oil and spread minced garlic evenly. Layer with caramelized onions, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, add dollops of ricotta, then top with chopped bacon and roasted butternut squash. Drizzle olive oil on crust edges for crispness.
  7. Bake Pizza: Bake assembled pizzas in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  8. Finishing Touches: Remove pizzas from oven. Drizzle honey on top, scatter fresh thyme leaves, and add red chili flakes if desired for a spicy kick.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve warm for the best flavor experience.

Notes

  • Caramelizing onions is slow but essential for deep flavor, so plan accordingly.
  • Roasting butternut squash cubes beforehand enhances sweetness and texture.
  • Using a pizza stone or cast iron pan helps produce a crispy crust.
  • Honey drizzle adds a subtle sweetness that balances savory toppings.
  • Feel free to omit bacon for a vegetarian version.
  • Leftover roasted squash can be enjoyed as a snack or in salads throughout the week.

Keywords: Butternut Squash Pizza, Caramelized Onion Pizza, Fall Pizza, Homemade Pizza, Bacon Pizza, Roasted Squash, Comfort Food

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