In this pizza recipe, the flavors of goat cheese and mushrooms complement each other deliciously, and some caramelized red onion adds a perky flavor element.
I like the deep, earthy flavor of crimini mushrooms. However, you can use regular white mushrooms if criminis are not available.
Serve with a green salad and a bottle of red wine for a delightful gourmet meal.
RECIPE:
1 Basic All-Purpose Pizza Crust (12-inch) or Thin Pizza Crust (12-inch) (or your favorite 12-inch pizza crust)
2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced into 1/2 rings
8 ounces crimini (brown) or white mushrooms, sliced*
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (preferably Italian flat-leaf parsley)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
3-4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prepare the pizza crust and press into a 12-inch pizza pan, or form it into a 12-inch round on a baking sheet, with the edges slightly thicker to contain the toppings.
In a medium skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium to medium-low heat, and saute the onion for 2 or 3 minutes, until the onion begins to soften. Turn the heat down to low, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 25-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to caramelize. Remove the onion from the skillet set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and the garlic, along with salt and pepper to taste. Saute for 4-6 minutes, until the mushrooms are cooked through and most of the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated. Stir in the parsley, and saute for 1 more minute. Remove the mushroom mixture from the heat and set aside.
Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the pizza crust. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella and the grated Parmesan. Top with the mushrooms and then the goat cheese. Top it off with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella.
Bake for 12-18 minutes, until golden.
Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing
-- 3-4 servings
One of my all time favorite pizzas... love both ingredients so much. Thanks for sharing this on foodie friday.
ReplyDeleteI love this healthier version of pizza. Yum! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday.
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