Caramelized Onion Pizza With Melty Cheese (Printable)

A savory pizza featuring sweet caramelized onions and rich melted cheese, ideal for dinner or sharing.

# 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)

# Directions:

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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • Sweet onions and three kinds of cheese create that perfect balance of savory and indulgent that makes pizza night feel special
  • The dough gets beautifully crisp while the onions become like candy, giving you texture and depth in every bite
02 -
  • Do not rush the onions, low and slow is what makes them sweet and golden
  • A hot oven or pizza stone makes all the difference for getting a crisp, restaurant-style crust
03 -
  • Slice your onions as thinly and evenly as possible so they all caramelize at the same rate
  • Use a mix of cheeses for the most complex flavor and best melt

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