Caramelized Onion Pizza With Melty Cheese (Printable)

Pizza featuring sweet caramelized onions and layers of melted cheese. A comforting vegetarian option with rich flavors and golden crust.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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. Place pizza stone in oven if using to heat thoroughly.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in large skillet over medium heat. 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 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
03 - On lightly floured surface, stretch or roll pizza dough to 12-inch round. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.
04 - Brush dough lightly with olive oil. Spread caramelized onions evenly over dough, leaving 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 crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and browned in spots.
07 - Slice and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The slow caramelized onions become naturally sweet without any added sugar tricks
  • Three cheeses create that perfect pull apart cheese moment everyone loves
  • This pizza hits that cozy comfort food sweet spot that makes people pause midconversation
02 -
  • Rushing the caramelization process is the biggest mistake you can make here
  • A pizza stone makes a noticeable difference in crust texture but a baking sheet works fine
  • Let the pizza rest for 2 minutes before slicing or the cheese will slide right off
03 -
  • Slice your onions as thinly and evenly as possible for uniform caramelization
  • Use a mix of mozzarella and aged cheeses for the best flavor and melt

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