Description
This easy 5 Ingredient Pumpkin and Gouda Pizza combines the sweetness of pumpkin puree with savory caramelized onions and creamy gouda cheese on a crispy homemade crust. Perfect for a seasonal twist on classic pizza, this recipe delivers a comforting and flavorful meal with minimal ingredients and straightforward steps.
Ingredients
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For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, peeled and sliced
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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 softened. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking onions, stirring every few minutes, for 20 to 30 minutes until they turn a blonde color. During the last 5 minutes, stir in minced garlic, kosher salt, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
- Prepare Oven and 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 preheat. On a floured surface, sprinkle extra flour and stretch or roll out the dough into 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: Spread the pumpkin puree evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1/2 inch border around the edges. Evenly scatter the caramelized onion and garlic mixture on top of the pumpkin layer. Sprinkle the grated gouda cheese evenly over the pizza.
- Bake Pizza: Transfer the dough on the parchment paper to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for approximately 12 minutes, until the bottom crust is crisp and the cheese is fully melted.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and optionally garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley. Slice into 8 pieces and serve warm.
Notes
- To store leftover pizza, place slices in an airtight container or seal in a gallon-size zip-top bag. Refrigerate for up to 4 days to keep freshness.
- To reheat pizza, warm slices in a skillet over medium heat. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low to slowly crisp the crust and melt the cheese. Adding a few drops of water away from pizza and covering can create steam to help melt cheese.
- If you prefer a spicier pizza, increase crushed red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free frozen pizza dough as indicated.
- Caramelizing onions takes time but enhances flavor significantly, so patience is key for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
