Savory Tennessee Onion Pizza
This Savory Tennessee Onion Pizza. Is a flavor-packed dish. That transforms pizza night. Into something special. With a buttery garlic crust, sharp white cheddar, smoky gouda, and sweet Vidalia onions. Every bite is a savory delight. The onions caramelize beautifully. In the oven. Adding a depth of flavor. That perfectly complements the rich cheeses. Simple yet unique. It’s the perfect way. To upgrade a traditional pizza. And impress your family. With bold flavors. And comforting textures.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp of olive oil
- 18 ounces of fresh pizza dough brought to room temperature
- 2 tbsp of all-purpose flour for dusting
- 5 tbsp of melted unsalted butter divided
- 2-3 cloves of minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp of dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp of dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 tsp of Italian seasoning
- 3/4 tsp of dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/4 tsp of ground mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp of black pepper
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- 4 ounces 1 c of shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, divided
- 4 ounces 1 c of shredded smoked gouda cheese, divided
- 1 large or 2 small Vidalia onions thinly sliced into rings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F. Lightly coat a 13"x18" rimmed sheet pan. With olive oil.
- On a floured surface. Roll the dough out. To approximately 12"x17". If the dough keeps shrinking. Cover it. And let it rest. For about 10 minutes. Before rolling again.
- Transfer the rolled dough. Onto the prepared pan. And gently press it. Into the corners. With your fingers. In a small bowl. Mix 3 tablespoons of melted butter. With the garlic, thyme, parsley, Italian seasoning, and oregano. Spread this mixture evenly. Over the dough.
- Next, layer the shredded cheeses evenly. Over the dough. Followed by the onion slices. In a separate bowl. Combine the remaining butter. With the mustard, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. And drizzle this mixture. Over the top.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes. Or until the dough is golden. And puffed. Once done. Slice. And enjoy!
Notes
To make this Savory Tennessee Onion Pizza gluten-free. Simply substitute the pizza dough. With a gluten-free variety. Readily available at most grocery stores. Ensure the dough. Is at room temperature. For easy rolling. Check that all other ingredients. Especially the spices and cheese. Are gluten-free as well. With this simple swap. You can enjoy all the rich, cheesy flavors of this recipe. Without compromising on taste or texture!