Pumpkin Gouda Pizza
A cozy and delightful pizza featuring creamy pumpkin puree, smoky gouda cheese, and caramelized onions, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
For the Pizza
- 1 cup pumpkin puree Can substitute with fresh pumpkin if desired
- 1 cup gouda cheese, shredded Other cheeses like mozzarella or feta can be used
- 1 pizza dough Store-bought or homemade
- 1 onion, sliced For caramelization
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Adds aromatic flavor
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking onions
- Salt and pepper To taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven according to the pizza dough instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until they start to caramelize, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and then place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread the pumpkin puree evenly over the prepared dough, making sure to cover it well.
- Sprinkle the caramelized onion and garlic mixture over the pumpkin puree. Then, add the shredded gouda cheese on top.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Baking
- Bake according to the cooking instructions for the pizza dough, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Once done, take the pizza out of the oven. Slice it up and enjoy your cozy fall pizza!
Notes
If you have leftovers, store in the refrigerator wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven for crispiness. Watch the onions closely while caramelizing.