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Pumpkin Pizza with Caramelized Onions

This isn't your average pizza night, mama! Swapping red sauce for creamy pumpkin puree creates the dreamiest fall-inspired pizza that'll have everyone asking for seconds. The sweet caramelized onions and crispy sage make this taste like something from a fancy restaurant, but it's totally doable on a weeknight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pizza dough store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup crumbled goat cheese or ricotta
  • 8-10 fresh sage leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until deep golden brown and caramelized. Add balsamic vinegar in the last 2 minutes. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, mix pumpkin puree with minced garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  4. On a floured surface, roll out pizza dough to your desired thickness (about 12-14 inches in diameter). Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
  5. Spread pumpkin mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then top with caramelized onions and dollops of goat cheese.
  6. Scatter sage leaves on top and drizzle with remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. The sage leaves should crisp up nicely.
  8. Remove from oven, sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired, slice, and serve immediately. Trust me, it won't last long!