Description
This Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Pizza features a deliciously crispy thin crust topped with savory caramelized onions, tender mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Perfect for a quick, flavorful homemade pizza that bakes in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
- 1 package Pillsbury’s Best™ refrigerated thin crust pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetable Topping
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (8 oz) sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves, slightly packed
Cheese and Herbs
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dough: Heat oven to 425°F and place the oven rack in the low position. Unroll the pizza dough onto an ungreased large cookie sheet lined with oven-safe parchment paper. Brush the dough evenly with olive oil. Bake the crust for 7 minutes to par-bake it, then remove from oven.
- Caramelize onions and cook mushrooms: While the dough bakes, melt butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and salt; cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions soften but do not brown. Add the sliced mushrooms and continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes until the mushrooms are softened and beginning to brown. Stir in the chopped garlic, then remove the skillet from the heat.
- Assemble the pizza: Spread the caramelized onion and mushroom mixture evenly over the par-baked pizza dough. Distribute the baby spinach leaves on top, followed by the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Bake until golden and bubbly: Return the assembled pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 7 to 11 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the crust turns golden brown. Once baked, sprinkle the fresh chopped thyme leaves on top before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use oven-safe parchment paper to prevent the dough from sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes or drizzle a little balsamic glaze on top before serving.
- If fresh thyme is unavailable, dried thyme can be used, but reduce quantity to about 1/2 teaspoon.
- This pizza works well as a vegetarian meal option.
- Ensure mushrooms are well cooked to avoid excess moisture making the crust soggy.
