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French Onion Pizza

Savory French Onion Pizza: Comfort Food for Cozy Nights

Indulge in this French Onion Pizza, featuring caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese for a cozy culinary experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French, Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package store-bought pizza dough makes preparation a breeze
For the Onion Mixture
  • 5 medium cooking onions yellow or Vidalia for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil vegetable oil is a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons butter ghee for lactose-free option
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt use less if using table salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar helps caramelize onions
  • freshly ground pepper adjust to taste
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme can use dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar red wine vinegar works too
  • 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste optional for umami flavor
For the Toppings
  • pitted black olives optional, use green olives too
  • 4 cups Gruyère cheese grated, Comté is a substitute

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Sheet pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for French Onion Pizza
  1. Prepare the Dough: Remove the store-bought pizza dough from the packaging and place in a covered bowl at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours.
  2. Caramelize the Onions: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter, then add sliced onions and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Slow Cook Onions: Lower heat to medium-low and cook onions for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Season the Onions: Add salt, sugar, pepper, remaining butter, thyme, balsamic vinegar, and anchovy paste if using.
  5. Assemble the Pizza: Preheat oven to 425°F, stretch the dough onto a greased sheet pan, add cheese and caramelized onions.
  6. Bake the Pizza: Place pizza in the oven for approximately 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and crust is crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve fresh for best taste. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for long-term storage.

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