Mediterranean Pizza With Caramelized Onions Recipes

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.

CARAMELIZED ONION PIZZA WITH CREAM CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt the butter and 2 tablespoons of Olive oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan.
• Add the onions, salt, and pepper and cook for 5 minutes or until they soften a little.
• Add the sugar and stir every few minutes for 20 minutes.
• Turn off burner and prepare the crust.
• In a large bowl mix the cream cheese and 1/4 cup of olive oil.
• Spread on top of pizza ctust and top with the onions.
• Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese if you wish.
• Bake 15-20 minutes or until desired results.

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.

CARAMELIZED ONION PIZZA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan cook the onions and garlic in hot olive oil over medium heat.
• Cook, covered for 10-15 min or until the onion is very tender, stirring occasionally.
• Set the onions aside.
• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Toast one side of each bread round directly over the heat for 1-2 minute.
• Remove from the grill.
• Top the toasted side of each bread round with the onion mixture, sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and Romano cheese.
• Return bread rounds to the grill, over indirect heat.
• Cover the girll and cook for 5-10 min or until the cheese is melted and toppings are heated through.
• Remove from the grill and top with basil before serving.

CARAMELIZED-ONION PIZZA WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onions with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to moderate and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, about 15 minutes more. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and deep golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Remove from heat and cool to warm, about 10 minutes.
• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 475°F.
• While onions cool, coat pizza dough with 1 tablespoon oil in a 17- by 12-inch shallow baking pan and stretch and press dough to cover bottom (dough may be resistant to stretching at first, but it will soon relax). Spread onions evenly over dough. Toss mushrooms with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and remaining tablespoon oil in a bowl, then spread evenly over onions. Crumble cheese evenly over mushrooms.
• Bake pizza until underside of dough is golden and cheese is beginning to brown, 14 to 16 minutes.

POTATO, CARAMELIZED ONION AND ROSEMARY PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat 4 teaspoons olive oil over medium-low heat in large skillet. Add yellow onion and cook until soft and golden brown, 20-30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, poke the petite potatoes, a few times with the tip of a knife and microwave on high for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes or until softened. Cool potatoes, then cut into 1/4-inch slices.
• Place 2 pizza pie crusts on a lightly oiled grill heated to medium. Cook for 2 minutes, or until bubbly and rigid. Using tongs, turn crusts over. Divide Fontina cheese, potato slices and sautéed onions over each crust.
• Close lid, and cook until cheese is bubbly and crusts are golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Remove from grill and season with 2 tablespoons finely chopped Rosemary, and salt and pepper. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil,. Slice each pizza into 6 wedges. Enjoy!