Caramelized Onion Gorgonzola Pizza

Elevate your pizza night with this luxurious Caramelized Onion Gorgonzola Pizza—a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors! Featuring a crisp, golden crust as its base, this gourmet pizza is topped with a rich layer of caramelized onions infused with balsamic vinegar, creamy Gorgonzola crumbles, and melted mozzarella cheese. The finishing touch? A handful of peppery fresh arugula, adding a burst of freshness. Perfectly balanced and easy to make, this pizza recipe combines simple ingredients with bold flavors, offering a restaurant-quality dish straight from your oven in just under an hour. Ideal for entertaining or a cozy dinner at home, this recipe is sure to impress any crowd.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 ball (about 12 oz) pizza dough
• 2 large yellow onions
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese
• 1 cup (shredded) mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup fresh arugula
• 2 tablespoons (for dusting) all-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat while preparing the pizza.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the onions. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced onions to the skillet and stir to coat them in the oil. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and golden brown. Add the balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a roughly 12-inch circle or the size of your baking sheet. Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.

Step 5

Brush the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the pizza dough. Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the surface, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.

Step 6

Distribute the caramelized onions over the mozzarella. Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese over the top.

Step 7

Carefully slide the pizza (still on the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.

Step 8

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly. Top with fresh arugula before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(968.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2043.0

Total Fat 106.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 174.7mg	0%
Sodium 5050.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 18.8g
Protein 87.1g	0%

Vitamin D 18.1IU	0%
Calcium 1567.0mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 1085.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.2%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 36.9%