Savory Tennessee Onion Pizza
A delightful pizza featuring rich sautéed onions and two types of cheese on a crusty dough, inspired by Southern flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Pizza Dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic (crushed)
- 1 cup Sharp White Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Smoky Gouda Cheese (shredded)
- 2 Sweet Vidalia Onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop the onions, crush the garlic, and shred the cheeses.
- Sauté the onions: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onions with salt and pepper for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Add garlic: Stir in the crushed garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Shape the pizza dough: Roll it out to about 12 inches in diameter.
- Top it off: Transfer to a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, spread onions and garlic, and sprinkle cheeses.
- Bake: Cook for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Serve and enjoy: Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle with balsamic reduction or add fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pizza, vegetarian pizza, onion pizza, comfort food, Southern cuisine