5 Ingredient Pumpkin and Gouda Pizza Recipe
This 5 Ingredient Pumpkin and Gouda Pizza is a perfect fall-inspired meal combining the creamy sweetness of pumpkin puree with rich, smoky gouda and slow-caramelized onions. Made with simple pantry staples and fresh dough, it offers a comforting, flavorful twist on classic pizza that is easy to prepare and bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 12-14 inch pizza, serves 4 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large (or 2 small-medium) yellow onions, peeled and sliced
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
For the Pizza
- 16 oz. fresh pizza dough, room temperature (or gluten free frozen pizza dough)
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 5 oz. freshly grated gouda cheese (about 1 1/4 cups)
- Optional: finely chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Slow Cook Onions: Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking the onions, stirring every few minutes to avoid burning and uneven coloring. Let them cook until they are blonde-colored and fully caramelized, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Seasoning: During the last 5 minutes of cooking the onions, stir in the minced garlic, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes if using. This will infuse the mixture with aromatic flavors.
- Preheat Oven: While the onions cook, place a rack in the center-top position of the oven and preheat the oven to 475°F. Place a pizza stone or baking sheet on the rack to heat as well.
- Prepare the Dough: On a flour-coated work surface, sprinkle extra flour and stretch or roll out the pizza dough to a 12 to 14-inch round. Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper and pierce it a few times with a fork to prevent bubbling during baking.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread the pumpkin puree evenly over the dough, leaving about 1/2 inch border around the edges. Scatter the caramelized onion and garlic mixture evenly over the pumpkin layer. Top with the grated gouda cheese evenly.
- Bake: Slide the parchment paper with the prepared dough onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for approximately 12 minutes until the crust bottom is crisp and the cheese has melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven. If desired, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley. Slice the pizza into 8 pieces and serve warm.
Notes
- Caramelizing onions is a slow process but very rewarding; patience is key to developing their sweet flavor.
- Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crisp crust but a baking sheet works well too.
- Feel free to swap gouda for another melting cheese if preferred.
- Crushed red pepper flakes can be omitted or adjusted to taste for a milder pizza.
- Use gluten free dough if needed to accommodate dietary restrictions.
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