Easy Gorgonzola Pizza with Onions Recipe (Gluten free)
This Easy Gorgonzola Pizza with Onions is designed for busy weeknights or a fun at-home pizza night. This recipe shortens the cooking process by using a pre-baked crust, readily available ingredients, and clever time-saving techniques. This delicious pizza is topped with savory flavors such as honey, sage and garlic. This a fun savory veggie pizza topped with a drizzle of honey and olive oil. This pizza takes approximately 30 minutes to make and will be your new favorite pizza for pizza night! Slice into small appetizer slices for your next party.This Easy Gorgonzola Pizza with Onions is gluten free, nut free and can be made dairy free.
Servings: 1 pizza
Ingredients
- 1 pre-baked gluten-free pizza crust
- 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese or dairy free option. See ingredient section above for substitutes.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or dairy free option. See ingredient section above for substitutes.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 cup butternut squash or pumpkin cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ΒΌ cup diced red onion
- 5 fresh sage leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds or pepitas optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- preheat oven to 400.
- Prepare the butternut squash: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent and caramelized (around 5 minutes). Add the butternut squash cubes and cinnamon, sauteing for another 10 minutes until browned on the edges.
- Roast the garlic: While the squash cooks, wrap peeled garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon olive oil in aluminum foil. Add to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until soft and easily mashed with a fork.
- Assemble the pizza: Spread mashed garlic over the pre-baked crust. Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese, followed by the cooked butternut squash mixture and red onion.
- Drizzle with honey and scatter fresh sage leaves.
- Bake for approx 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted, toppings are warmed through. Edges should be crispy and golden brown. Cooking time may vary depending on the crust thickness.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and top with pumpkin seeds (optional), a drizzle of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Slice and enjoy!