Caramelized Onion Pizza Cheese (Printable version)
Delicious pizza topped with caramelized onions and a melty cheese blend for savory satisfaction.
# What you need:
→ 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:
01 - Preheat your 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, like a secret weapon you never knew belonged on pizza
- Three cheeses means every bite has that perfect pull and complexity that makes people go quiet
02 -
- Patience with the onions is non negotiable, rushing them means missing out on the deep sweetness that makes this pizza special
- A hot oven is the difference between a soggy bottom and that crispy crust that makes pizza worth eating
03 -
- Use a pizza stone if you have one, it creates that restaurant style crust that makes people ask what your secret is
- Dont overload the onions, even though theyre delicious, too many will make the crust soggy