French Onion Soup Pizza: The Best Comfort Food Twist
A delicious fusion of classic French onion soup and pizza, this dish offers a unique and comforting twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza crust
- 2 large onions sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add sliced onions.
- Cook the onions, stirring frequently, until they are caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in balsamic vinegar and sugar, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Spread the caramelized onions over the pizza crust.
- Top with mozzarella and Gruyère cheese, then sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine while caramelizing onions.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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