Description
Pizza with Mozzarella, Caramelized Onions and a Smoked Gouda Cream Sauce is a rich, savory gourmet pizza featuring silky cheese sauce, sweet caramelized onions, and melty mozzarella on a golden crust—perfect for a cozy yet sophisticated meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 large yellow or sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cornmeal or flour, for rolling out dough
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil. Add sliced onions with a pinch of salt and cook slowly for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and caramelized. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, heat a bit of butter or oil. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and add shredded smoked Gouda, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, preheat it in the oven as well.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface or parchment paper. Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza peel.
- Spread a generous layer of smoked Gouda cream sauce over the crust.
- Add a layer of shredded mozzarella, then top evenly with caramelized onions.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme or rosemary and red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Bake for 10–14 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Garnish with extra herbs or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
Notes
- Make the Gouda sauce ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Use Gruyère or Fontina for a different cheesy depth.
- Add arugula or prosciutto for variety.
- Caramelize onions slowly for best flavor—don’t rush the process.
- Drizzle with hot honey for a sweet-spicy finish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of pizza
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
