Best 9 Caramelized Onion Sun Dried Tomato Pizza Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds – the caramelized onion sun-dried tomato pizza. This delectable dish combines the sweetness of caramelized onions, the tangy zest of sun-dried tomatoes, and a symphony of herbs and spices, all nestled atop a crispy, golden pizza crust. Embark on a culinary journey with us as we delve into the secrets of crafting this exceptional pizza, offering both a traditional and a vegan variation to cater to diverse dietary preferences. Discover the art of caramelizing onions to perfection, imparting a luscious golden-brown hue and an irresistibly sweet and savory flavor. Learn the technique of rehydrating sun-dried tomatoes, restoring their plump texture and vibrant color. We'll guide you through the process of preparing the pizza dough from scratch, ensuring a light and airy crust that provides the perfect foundation for this flavor-packed topping. Whether you prefer a classic mozzarella cheese or a plant-based alternative, we've got you covered. Get ready to tantalize your senses with this extraordinary caramelized onion sun-dried tomato pizza, a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving more.

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WILD MUSHROOM PIZZA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, SUN-DRIED TOMATO



Wild Mushroom Pizza With Caramelized Onions, Sun-Dried Tomato image

This is an adapted recipe from the Woodfire Grill, Atlanta GA that appeared in Bon Appétit magazine in the September 2004 issue. It is a little taste of heaven that will delight your taste buds and still satisfy a hearty appetite

Provided by Chef Lyle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 slices, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 inch) fat-free whole wheat pita bread
2 teaspoons Smart Balance light butter spread, divided
3/4 cup onion (halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise)
1 cup wild mushroom (assorted such as crimini, oyster, chanterelle, and stemmed shiitake cut into bite-size pieces)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/4 tablespoon shallot (minced)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh basil (Chiffanod)
3 pieces sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
2 ounces reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat a Pizza Stone in a 450-degree oven at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Melt 1 teaspoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden, about 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and remove from pan and set aside.
  • Melt remaining teaspoons butter with 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, and shallot. Sauté 4 minutes. Add wine and simmer until almost all liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes move to 1 side of the pan. In the other side of the pan add Sun Dried Tomato and basil and cook an additional 3 minutes.
  • Lightly brush whole wheat pita with olive and garlic oil. Sprinkle with 1oz Reduced Fat Mozzarella cheese. Scatter onions over cheese. Scatter mushrooms over onions. Scatter Sun dried Tomato and Basil over mushrooms and top with remaining 1 oz Reduced Fat Mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Position Pita in the center of the pizza stone and Bake for 10 minutes or until crust and cheese is a golden brown. Using large spatula, carefully transfer pizzas to cutting board. Let rest 1 minute. Slice into wedges and serve.

CARAMELIZED ONION & TOMATO PIZZA



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Caramelized onions and fresh tomatoes top this cheesy, crusty baked pizza. Sprinkle with torn basil for extra color and flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h18m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large Spanish onions, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. butter
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 recipe Pizza Dough Recipe
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Cook onions in butter in large skillet on medium-high heat 15 to 20 min. or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Add dressing; cook on medium heat 10 min. or until onions are caramelized, stirring occasionally. Cool completely.
  • Heat oven to 450ºF. Press Perfect Parmesan Pizza Dough onto bottom of 15x10-1-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Let stand 10 min. Top with onions, cheese and tomatoes. Bake on bottom oven rack 17 to 18 min. or until crust is golden brown.
  • Tear basil; sprinkle over pizza.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 7 g

CARAMELIZED ONION PIZZA



Caramelized Onion Pizza image

Make and share this Caramelized Onion Pizza recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 prepared pizza crust (ready-to-bake pizza crust)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups yellow onions, sliced (about 3 medium onions)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup sweet bell pepper, grilled and chopped
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbles
2 ounces provolone cheese or 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup grilled chicken, grilled

Steps:

  • To caramelize the onions, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and garlic and cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are very soft and lightly browned.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar and cook a few more minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Preheat the grill to low-medium heat (or preheat your oven to 400 degrees).
  • Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the pizza crust.
  • Top the onions with the chopped peppers, crumbled goat cheese, shredded provolone, and chicken.
  • Cook for 10-15 minutes, making sure the crust does not burn.
  • Remove from the grill or oven and let set 5 minutes before slicing.

CARAMELIZED ONION & SUN-DRIED TOMATO PIZZA



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Make and share this Caramelized Onion & Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Cheese

Time 2h20m

Yield 1 pizza

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 inch) prebaked pizza dough
3/4 cup dried tomatoe
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large sweet onions, peeled & thinly sliced
salt & pepper
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, diced small
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, cover dried tomatoes with boiling water and soak until soft, about 45 minutes (soaking could take more or less time, depending on size of tomatoes and drying process).
  • Remove from bowl, squeeze out excess liquid. If desired, reserve liquid for another use.
  • Now, heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Sauté until slightly softened,a bout 5 minutes; sprinkle salt and pepper.
  • Continue to sauté until a rich golden brown color, about 20 minutes.
  • Add whole garlic cloves during last 10 minutes so they caramelize, keeping separate from onions when stirring.
  • Heat oven as needed to bake pizza for crust.
  • Place tomatoes, caramelized garlic, 1 tablespoon oil and some salt & pepper in a processor.
  • Pulse just until mixture is pureed but has texture. Spread cooled onions on crust and press down with hand.
  • Spread tomato mixture on top; press lightly and sprinkle with oregano.
  • Spread mozzarella all around, then Parmesan and some extra pepper.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and topping is hot.
  • Remove from oven and place on cutting board. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

TOMATO, CARAMELIZED ONION, AND STILTON PIZZA



Tomato, Caramelized Onion, and Stilton Pizza image

Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment

Categories     appetizer

Time 41m

Yield 2 entree servings or 6 appetiz

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 large yellow cooking onion, diced
1/4 cup cornmeal, or flour
1 (4-inch) ball prepared dough, let rise to room temperature
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 ounces Stilton, crumbled
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Caramelize onion by melting 3 tablespoons butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook for 15to 20 minutes, or until onion is a deep brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and reserve.
  • Sprinkle your rolling surface with a handful of cornmeal or flour. Place dough in the middle of the surface. Roll dough out gently 1/4-inch thick, into either a 12-inch rectangle or circle. Brush both sides with olive oil and set aside until ready to grill.
  • If you are grilling on a charcoal grill, set coals on one side of the grill.
  • Place dough directly on the cooking grate over medium heat for 1 to 3 minutes, until the crust is well marked and browned. Flip dough and spread tomato slices evenly over crust. Sprinkle onion over top, then sprinkle cheese over the top. Move to indirect heat (for charcoal: the side of charcoal grill that has no coals. For gas: turn off burner directly under pizza). Cover grill and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until bottom is well browned, and cheese is fully melted.
  • Remove from grill, season with salt and pepper and slice. Serve immediately

TOMATO ONION FLATBREAD PIZZA



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ball pizza dough or prebaked thin 14-inch flatbread or crust
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
16 to 28 Roma or beefsteak tomato slices
1 1/4 cups thinly sliced red onion rounds
1 cup shredded Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • If using uncooked dough, roll the dough out 1/4-inch thin. Sprinkle with a small amount of salt and pepper and transfer to a baking screen. Precook the dough until crispy, 12 minutes.
  • To build the pizza, drizzle the crust with the oil. Next, arrange the tomatoes to cover the dough, followed by the onions and cheese.
  • Bake on the screen on the center rack until the cheese melts, 6 to 7 minutes. Let cool for 2 minutes, then slice and serve.

CARAMELIZED ONION PIZZAS



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I make these a lot. I don't like meat on pizza, and I'm not really fond of tomato sauces either, so this is my favorite pizza. The sweetness of the onions is great with the mozzarella and the pesto.

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 3 small pizzas, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 individual size prepared prebaked pizza crusts
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1 medium onion
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut onion into thin slices.
  • Cook onions in the butter on medium low heat for about 15 minutes.
  • Add the sugar and cook for about 5 more minutes.
  • Spread each shell with a little olive oil, especially the edges.
  • Spread pesto sauce on each pizza shell.
  • Top with onions.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Bake for about 9 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the pizza is warmed through.

GARLIC-ONION TOMATO PIZZA



Garlic-Onion Tomato Pizza image

No sauce on this pizza, but it is absolutely delicious! You can turn this into an appetizer by cutting it into small wedges, or use the toppings on Bruschetta. Prep time is approximate and includes rising time of one hour.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Onions

Time 1h48m

Yield 2 Pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons cornmeal
2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
5 -6 cups all-purpose flour
7 teaspoons olive oil or 7 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1 teaspoon salt
2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
8 cloves garlic, halved
6 -8 plum tomatoes, cut lengthwise into eighths,seeded
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)
1/4 cup grated romano cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle cornmeal evenly over two greased 14-inch pizza pans; set aside.
  • In a bowl dissolve yeast in water; add 4-1/2 cups flour, 4 teaspoons oil and salt; beat until smooth.
  • Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes.
  • Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down; divide in half.
  • Press each portion into prepared pans.
  • Prick dough with a fork.
  • Bake at 450 degrees for 4-5 minutes.
  • Broil onions and garlic in batches 3-4 inches from heat until softened and lightly browned.
  • Broil tomato slices for 2 minutes on each side.
  • Finely chop garlic.
  • Arrange onions, garlic and tomatoes over crusts.
  • Sprinkle with oregano, parsley, pepper and cheeses; drizzle with remaining oil.
  • Bake at 450 degrees for 8-9 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1710.2, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 77.4, Sodium 1859.1, Carbohydrate 269.9, Fiber 16.6, Sugar 11.7, Protein 61.7

CARAMELIZED ONION PIZZA



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Quick and easy little pizzas for lunch or a light dinner. I love caramelized onions, so this is one of my favorite pizzas to make at home.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Onions

Time 50m

Yield 4 pizzas, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 pita bread rounds, whole wheat
1 large tomatoes, quartered and sliced or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, shredded

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan cook the onions and garlic in hot olive oil over medium heat.
  • Cook, covered for 10-15 min or until the onion is very tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Set the onions aside.
  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Toast one side of each bread round directly over the heat for 1-2 minute.
  • Remove from the grill.
  • Top the toasted side of each bread round with the onion mixture, sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and Romano cheese.
  • Return bread rounds to the grill, over indirect heat.
  • Cover the girll and cook for 5-10 min or until the cheese is melted and toppings are heated through.
  • Remove from the grill and top with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 44.2, Sodium 1105.5, Carbohydrate 80.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 26.9

Tips:

  • To caramelize onions slowly, cook them over medium heat for at least 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Make sure to use a good quality olive oil for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have sun-dried tomatoes, you can substitute chopped fresh tomatoes.
  • Feel free to add other toppings to your pizza, such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
  • Use a pizza stone or baking sheet to get a crispy crust.
  • If you don't have a pizza peel, you can use a large spatula to transfer the pizza to the baking stone or sheet.
  • Watch the pizza closely while it bakes to prevent it from burning.

Conclusion:

Caramelized Onion and Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and savory flavor, this pizza is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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