Autumn Naan Pizzas: Cozy Fall Comfort on Your Table Recipe
These Autumn Naan Pizzas bring cozy fall flavors to your table with a perfectly crispy and fluffy naan base topped with savory sausage, sweet caramelized shallots, creamy cheeses, and a hint of fresh sage, finished with a drizzle of spicy-sweet hot honey for the ultimate comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Naan Pizza Base
- 4 pieces Naan breads, perfectly crispy and fluffy
Toppings
- 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree (can use fresh puree for added freshness)
- 1 pound Ground sausage (pork, turkey, chicken, or plant-based for vegetarian option)
- 1 cup Caramelized shallots (can substitute with onions)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano (can substitute with Italian seasoning)
Cheesy Goodness
- 1 cup Fontina cheese
- 1 cup Whole-milk ricotta cheese (can substitute with cream cheese or mascarpone)
Fresh Finish
- 1 tablespoon Fresh sage leaves (can substitute with thyme or rosemary)
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil (neutral oil can be used as a substitute)
- 2 tablespoons Hot honey (for spicy-sweet kick)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it ready for baking the naan pizzas to a golden, crispy finish.
- Sauté Shallots: Heat 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced shallots and cook for 4-5 minutes until they soften and caramelize, developing a sweet depth of flavor.
- Cook Sausage: Add the ground sausage to the skillet with the shallots, cooking for 6-7 minutes until browned through and cooked perfectly, stirring occasionally to break up large chunks.
- Prepare Naan Base: Lay out the naan breads on a large baking sheet. Spread an even layer of pumpkin puree over each naan, then sprinkle with dried oregano to infuse aromatic warmth.
- Assemble Toppings: Sprinkle the Fontina cheese over the pumpkin puree. Evenly distribute the cooked sausage and caramelized shallots on top, followed by dollops of whole-milk ricotta cheese for creamy richness.
- Add Fresh Herbs and Olive Oil: Drizzle the remaining olive oil over fresh sage leaves and scatter them over the assembled pizzas to add an herbal, fragrant note.
- Bake Pizzas: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes until the naan is golden and crispy and the cheeses have melted beautifully.
- Finish with Hot Honey: Remove the pizzas from the oven and immediately drizzle with hot honey for a spicy-sweet finish that perfectly balances the savory ingredients.
Notes
- You can substitute ground sausage with turkey, chicken, or a plant-based alternative for dietary preferences.
- Use fresh pumpkin puree if available for a fresher flavor and texture.
- If shallots are unavailable, regular onions work well as a substitute.
- For different herb flavors, try substituting sage with thyme or rosemary.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your sweetness and spice preference.
- Ensure the naan breads are not too thick for optimal crispiness when baked.
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