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Savory Pumpkin Pizza

Savory Pumpkin Pizza

Savory Pumpkin Pizza is a delicious, comforting dish that beautifully blends autumn flavors, featuring creamy pumpkin, Havarti cheese, and caramelized onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Base
  • 1 package Pizza Dough Use ready-to-bake dough for convenience
For the Pumpkin Topping
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Fresh pumpkin can be used
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion Yellow or Vidalia is recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Optional for sweetness
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 medium Shallot Adds mild onion flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Dried thyme can be used
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential seasonings
For the Cheese
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated; Pecorino is a substitute
  • 1 cup Havarti Cheese Shredded; Gouda is an alternative
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Arugula Adds freshness
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For sautéing onions

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • pizza stone

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place a pizza stone inside to heat.
  2. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat, add half of the diced sweet onions, and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle a pinch of sugar over the onions and cook until translucent and golden, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, mix 1 cup of pumpkin puree, 2 minced garlic cloves, chopped shallot, fresh thyme, and the remaining onions. Stir in ½ cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  5. Prepare the pizza dough according to package instructions and flatten it into a circular shape about 12 inches in diameter.
  6. Transfer the dough to the preheated stone or a baking sheet, spread the pumpkin topping, and layer with caramelized onions and arugula. Sprinkle Havarti cheese on top.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted, check occasionally.
  8. Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For additional flavor, consider pre-baking the dough for extra crispiness.

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