Caramelized Onion Gorgonzola Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this luxurious Caramelized Onion Gorgonzola Pizza—a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors! Featuring a crisp, golden crust as its base, this gourmet pizza is topped with a rich layer of caramelized onions infused with balsamic vinegar, creamy Gorgonzola crumbles, and melted mozzarella cheese. The finishing touch? A handful of peppery fresh arugula, adding a burst of freshness. Perfectly balanced and easy to make, this pizza recipe combines simple ingredients with bold flavors, offering a restaurant-quality dish straight from your oven in just under an hour. Ideal for entertaining or a cozy dinner at home, this recipe is sure to impress any crowd.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (about 12 oz) pizza dough
- 2 large yellow onions
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese
- 1 cup (shredded) mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- 2 tablespoons (for dusting) all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat while preparing the pizza.
Peel and thinly slice the onions. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions to the skillet and stir to coat them in the oil. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and golden brown. Add the balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a roughly 12-inch circle or the size of your baking sheet. Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
Brush the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the pizza dough. Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the surface, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Distribute the caramelized onions over the mozzarella. Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese over the top.
Carefully slide the pizza (still on the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly. Top with fresh arugula before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.2 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.4 g | 207% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 175 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 5050 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.0 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 87.1 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1567 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1086 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
