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Mushroom Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese Pizza
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Mushroom Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword goat-cheese-pizza, mushroom-caramlized-onion-pizza, mushroom-pizza
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 182kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 8 oz container sliced baby bella mushrooms
  • 1 large sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper
  • 3 medium cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 11 or 13 oz tube refrigerated pizza crust or 1 lb homemade pizza dough
  • 1/3 cup prepared basil pesto
  • 2-4 oz goat cheese crumbles or feta cheese crumbles adjust amount to taste
  • 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley or fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • In a stove top pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. To the pan add the mushrooms and onion. Season with salt and black pepper adjusting to taste. Sauté for around 4 minutes then lower the heat to medium.
  • Continue to cook for another 8-10 minutes until the onions begin to caramelize and the mushrooms have browned. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute.
  • Add balsamic vinegar and pepper flakes. Cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • Assemble: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Press the pizza dough onto the sheet pan into roughly an 13x9-inch rectangle.
  • Spread the crust with basil pesto leaving about 1/2 inch of crust around the edge.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese over the pesto, then layer the mushrooms and onions. Top with crumbled goat cheese, the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Place into the oven and bake for 16-18 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
  • Garnish with parsley, then use a pizza cutter to slice into 8 full size, 12 medium or 32 appetizer size pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg