Description
This 5 Ingredient Pumpkin and Gouda Pizza combines the creamy sweetness of pumpkin puree with the rich flavor of gouda cheese and caramelized onions for a unique and delicious homemade pizza experience. Perfectly crisped crust and savory toppings make it an ideal dish for fall or any cozy night in.
Ingredients
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For the Caramelized Onions and Topping
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, peeled and sliced
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
For the Pizza
- 16 oz. fresh pizza dough, room temperature (or gluten free frozen pizza dough)
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 5 oz. freshly grated gouda cheese (about 1 1/4 cups)
- Optional: finely chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes until soft.
- Slow Cook Onions: Reduce heat to low and continue cooking, stirring every few minutes to avoid uneven coloring, until onions turn a blonde color, about 20 to 30 minutes. This slow process enhances their sweetness and flavor.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: During the final 5 minutes of cooking onions, stir in minced garlic, kosher salt, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Cook until fragrant.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dough: Place a rack in the center-top position of the oven and preheat to 475°F. Place a pizza stone or baking sheet on the rack to heat. On a floured surface, sprinkle more flour on pizza dough and stretch or roll it out to a 12 to 14-inch round. Transfer the dough onto a piece of parchment paper and prick it several times with a fork to prevent bubbling during baking.
- Assemble Pizza: Evenly spread the pumpkin puree over the dough, leaving about a 1/2 inch border. Scatter the caramelized onion and garlic mixture evenly over the pumpkin layer, then top with evenly distributed grated gouda cheese.
- Bake Pizza: Transfer the dough on parchment paper onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the bottom crust is crisp and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish the pizza with finely chopped fresh parsley. Slice the pizza into 8 pieces and serve immediately.
Notes
- To Store: Store leftover pizza slices airtight in a gallon-size resealable bag or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap and foil. Refrigerate for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- To Reheat: Reheat pizza slices in a skillet over medium heat. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low, allowing the pizza to crisp and warm through slowly. For melted cheese, add a few drops of water away from the pizza, cover again, and let steam briefly.
- Caramelizing onions slowly is key to developing their sweet, rich flavor but requires patience.
- You can use gluten-free frozen pizza dough to keep this recipe gluten free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
