Caramelized Onion and Gorgonzola Pizza

Galley Wench's Note:

What a taste combination . . . the robust flavor of Gorgonzola and the sweetness of caramelized onions! NOTE: This is a work in progress: Decreased the amount gorgonzola and added mozarella or fontina cheese. Also added roasted garlic.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 10-inch ...

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 large vidalia onions , thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• ¾ cup gorgonzola , crumbled (approximately 3 oz.)
• ¾ cup mozzarella cheese or ¾ cup fontina , shredded
• 2 garlic cloves , roasted and minced
• ¼ cup choppsed walnuts (optional)
• 2 prepared pizza crust , 10-inch rounds (see The Art of Making the Perfect Pizza Dough)

Directions:

1. In a large sauté pan,add butter and olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté onions until the onions are soft and dark brown, approximately 20 minutes.
3. Stir in sugar, and continue cooking for 1 or 2 more minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
5. Grease a pizza pan or cookie sheet, and press out the dough to desired thickness.
6. Brush crust with olive oil, sprinkle garlic coves and spread onions evenly over the dough; sprinkle on walnuts (if desired) and top with crumbled cheese.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until done.

Reviews

[Cheri 911]

This is OUT OF THE BALLPARK GOOD! Wow, we were wishing I had made more before we were even done....Next time I may add some pancetta. Thanks SOOOOOO much, Galley Wench, for the great recipe!