Caramelized Onion Pizza Cheese (Print)

A delicious pizza featuring sweet caramelized onions and a gooey blend of melted cheeses.

# What You Need:

→ Pizza Base

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 and 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 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet onions and three cheeses creates an incredibly balanced flavor profile that satisfies everyone
  • Its the perfect compromise dinner when someone wants takeout pizza but you crave something made with care
02 -
  • Rushing the onions is the biggest mistake, they need time to develop that deep sweet flavor
  • Letting the dough come to room temperature makes it so much easier to stretch without springing back
03 -
  • Use a mix of yellow and red onions for more complex flavor and a prettier presentation
  • If your dough keeps springing back, let it rest for 5 minutes before stretching again

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