| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 315 | 13g | 5g | 38g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 3g | 2g | 15g | 0.67g |
I first came across this decadent creation, the Goat Cheese and Pickled Onion Pizza, while experimenting with fresh local ingredients and my Texan love for bold, hearty flavors. Crafted with a vegetable-driven thoughtfulness, this recipe marries the tangy creaminess of goat cheese and the zesty punch of pickled onions, resulting in a pizza that dances on your taste buds and leaves an unforgettable impression.
A Pizza with the Best of Both Worlds
This Goat Cheese and Pickled Onion Pizza holds a slice of my childhood and my culinary exploration over the years. It reminds me of my grandma’s classic onion pie, but with a fresh spin. The health-conscious will be glad to know that this recipe is brimming with the benefits of its star ingredient, the pickled onions. This garnish not only elevates the taste but also provides an abundance of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, making the pizza a brilliant combination of satisfying and wholesome.
Pairing Suggestions
This particular pizza, with its unique melding of flavors, works wondrously well paired with a light, crisp salad, or a hearty soup, like a Chicken Tortilla Soup on a chilly night. If you prefer to keep the spotlight fully on the pizza, enjoy it with a glass of your favorite white wine.
Another wonderful thing about it is how versatile this recipe can be. You can try swapping goat cheese with feta cheese or add more of your favorite veggies. The options are endless, just like the flavors this magical fusion of ingredients provides.
Sweet Connections
Cooking venturous recipes like this calls back to my teaching days at grade school – just like when experimenting with a new lesson plan, it’s all about mastery, variety, and most importantly, passion. These prepare you to create something truly unique and memorable, and this Goat Cheese and Pickled Onion Pizza is a testament to this philosophy.
This pizza is an embodiment of my journey as a home cook, a teacher, and a Texan with a flair for wholesome, flavorsome meals. I hope you enjoy making and eating it as much as I did!
What You’ll Need
- 1 pound of pizza dough
- 1 cup of goat cheese
- 1 cup of pickled onions
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons of cornmeal for dusting
- 1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves
Method
Step One
Preheat your oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. If you have a pizza stone, place it on the middle rack of the oven to heat up.
Step Two
On a lightly floured surface, roll out your pizza dough into a round circle. You can make one large pizza or divide the dough into smaller portions to make multiple personal size pizzas.
Step Three
Once your pizza dough is rolled out, brush the surface with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then evenly sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
Step Four
Sprinkle the dough with the shredded mozzarella cheese, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
Step Five
Distribute the cup of crumbled goat cheese evenly on top of the mozzarella. Follow this with the cup of pickled onions.
Step Six
Carefully transfer the prepared pizza onto a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal. If you don’t have a pizza peel, a flat baking sheet will work as well. Carefully slide the pizza onto your preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Step Seven
Bake the pizza for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Step Eight
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle the fresh basil leaves over the top and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Step Nine
Slice the pizza into wedges and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious Goat Cheese and Pickled Onion Pizza!
