Best 7 Onion Confit Walnut And Gorgonzola Pizza Recipes

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If you're looking for a pizza recipe that is both unique and satisfying, consider making an onion confit, walnut, and gorgonzola pizza. Onion confit is a caramelized onion dish that is slow-cooked for hours with oil until it has a sweet and creamy consistency. Combined with walnuts and gorgonzola, these flavors create a sweet, savory, and satisfying combination. Along with simple instructions, this article will explain how to make pizza dough from scratch, as well as a detailed shopping list of everything you will need.

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CARAMELIZED ONION AND GORGONZOLA PIZZA



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A light appetizer or dinner pizza that is sure to be a favorite!

Provided by Julie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅛ cup butter
2 large Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated pizza dough
1 pound Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Saute onions in butter until the onions are soft and dark brown, approximately 25 minutes. Stir in sugar, and continue cooking for 1 or 2 more minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Grease a pizza pan or cookie sheet, and press out the dough to desired thickness. Spread onions evenly over the dough, and top with crumbled Gorgonzola.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 551.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

ONION CONFIT, WALNUT AND GORGONZOLA PIZZA



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The onions are sauteed until caramalized, and add a full and rich flavor offset by the creamy Gorgonzola, the toasted walnuts and the earthy sage. You can make the confit in advance. You can make your own pizza dough, buy it in the grocery store, or sometimes your local pizza place will sell you some. For a delicious variation, use basil instead of sage. Adapted from Fields of Greens cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 15" pizza(or two 9"

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 -2 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine (or use veg. stock)
pizza dough (uncooked and ready to roll out)
1/3 cup walnut pieces, lightly toasted, coarsely chopped
3 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 3 tbls.)
2 teaspoons fresh sage, chopped (or use fresh basil)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan. Add the onions, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.Saute over medium heat, gently scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to keep the onions from sticking as they caramelize. After about 35 minutes, the onions should be a rich golden color and very sweet. Add the garlic, and saute for 5 minutes. Add the wine and deglaze the pan with it. Set the confit aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 500*F.
  • Roll out the dough and place it on a lightly oiled pizza pan. Brush with olive oil.
  • Spread the confit on the dough and sprinkle on the walnuts. Follow with the Gorgonzola cheese, then the mozzarella.
  • Bake the pizza for about 8-12 minutes, until the crust is golden and crisp. Remove it from the oven and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and sage.

CARAMELIZED ONION, GORGONZOLA, AND ROSEMARY PIZZA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 yellow onions, thinly sliced
1-tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 cup softened butter
Basic Pizza Dough, recipe follows
10 ounces Gorgonzola, crumbled
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup warm tap water (100 to 115 degrees)
1 package active dry yeast
3 to 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan over high heat, warm the oil. Add the onions and rosemary, and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add butter and lower heat and continue to caramelize for about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Spread the pizza dough with the onion mixture and scatter Gorgonzola over top. Bake in a pizza oven or a preheated 400 degree oven until lightly golden and the crust is browned, about 20 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.
  • Pour the water onto a medium--sized mixing bowl and add the yeast, stirring with a fork until dissolved. The water should turn a light beige color. Add 1 cup of flour and the salt. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Add the second cup of flour and repeat. The dough should start coming away from the sides of the bowl, forming a soft, sticky mass. Take the last cup of flour and sprinkle over a clean, dry work surface and flour your hands well.Take the dough from the bowl and begin to work in the additional flour a little at a time. Use the heel of your hand to knead the dough and push across the work surface, clenching the dough with your fist and twisting it over. Use a dough scraper to help gather any wet dough that sticks to the surface while you are kneading. Also only add as much flour as it takes to keep the dough from sticking to your hands. When the dough no longer feels sticky, push the heel of your hand down into it and hold it there for 10 seconds. If the dough comes up clean, it's ready. If it sticks you will have to knead it a bit more.
  • Lightly oil a 2 quart bowl with vegetable oil, and roll the ball of dough around the bowl to coat it with a thin film of oil, then tightly seal the bowl with plastic wrap. Keep in a warm place, and let the dough rise for 30 to 45 minutes. When dough doubles in size, remove from bowl and punch it down with your fist to deflate, then knead it again for about a minute. Dough is now ready to stretch into a round, or press into a pizza pan.
  • Note: If you have a food processor with a dough hook attachment, you can make the dough much faster. Start by adding the yeast and water first and mixing well. Then add all the flour and salt and mix into a ball. Then rise the dough.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GORGONZOLA PIZZA



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Provided by George Duran

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 2 pizza pies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds onions, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch sugar
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 prepared pizza crusts
1 cup grated mozzarella
1/2 pound gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Put the onions, olive oil, and sugar into a skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are wilted and brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce the heat if the onions are browning too quickly. Set aside to cool a bit.
  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Spread half the tomato sauce onto 1 of the crusts. Top with half the caramelized onions and half the mozzarella. Repeat with the other crust. Bake the pies until the mozzarella is browned and bubbling, about 10 to 15 minutes. As soon as the pies come out of the oven, sprinkle over the gorgonzola. Slice and serve.

CARAMELIZED ONION-GORGONZOLA PIZZA



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An all-time favorite recipe, Caramelized Onion-Gorgonzola Pizza is yummy and so simple to prepare.-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 2 pizzas (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped

Steps:

  • Divide bread dough in half. Press each portion onto a 12-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray; build up edges slightly. Prick dough several times with a fork. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with brown sugar. Add onions; cook for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. , Brush dough with oil. Combine the basil, oregano and garlic powder; sprinkle over dough. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. , Arrange onions and tomatoes over crusts; sprinkle with cheeses and olives. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 427mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CARAMELIZED-ONION AND GORGONZOLA GRILLED PIZZA



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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Onion     Backyard BBQ     Blue Cheese     Walnut     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 (appetizer) servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/4 pounds onions (2 large), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
14 to 16 ounce pizza dough, thawed if frozen
1/4 pound Gorgonzola dolce, crumbled (1 cup)
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-low heat until it shimmers, then cook onions with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, covered, stirring occasionally, until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and keep warm, covered.
  • Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over low charcoal (medium heat for gas).
  • Stretch dough into a roughly 12- by 10-inch rectangle on a large baking sheet and brush with 1 Tbsp oil.
  • Bring dough, onions, cheese, nuts, parsley, and remaining Tbsp oil to grill area.
  • Oil grill rack, then put dough, oiled side down, on grill and brush top with remaining Tbsp oil. Grill, covered, until underside is golden brown, 1 1/2 to 3 minutes.
  • Using tongs, return crust to baking sheet, turning crust over (grilled side up). Sprinkle evenly with onions, cheese, nuts, and parsley. Slide pizza from sheet onto grill and grill, covered, until underside is golden brown and cheese is partially melted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into pieces.

OVEN-BAKED PIZZA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, GORGONZOLA, AND WALNUTS



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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Cheese     Onion     Appetizer     Bake     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Walnut     Party     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings (appetizer)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 pound onions (2 large), halved and thinly sliced
14 to 16 ounces pizza dough, thawed if frozen
1/4 pound Gorgonzola dolce, crumbled (1 cup)
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook onions with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, covered, stirring occasionally, until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and keep warm, covered.
  • Put a large heavy baking sheet (17 by 14 inches) on lowest rack of oven, then preheat oven to 500°F.
  • Meanwhile, roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin, stretching corners with your hands to form a 16- by 13-inch rectangle. (Dough will be easier to roll out as it warms.) Transfer to a large tray lined with sheet of parchment paper. Lightly prick dough all over with a fork, then slide dough (on parchment) from tray onto hot baking sheet.
  • Bake until top is puffed and pale golden in patches, about 10 minutes. (Prick any large bubbles with a fork and flatten.) Remove crust from oven and leave oven on.
  • Sprinkle crust evenly with cheese, walnuts, and parsley. Bake pizza until edge of crust is deep golden, cheese is bubbling and golden in patches, and underside is golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For a delightful flavor combination, use a sweet onion, such as a Vidalia or Walla Walla, for the confit.
  • Cook the onion confit over low heat for an extended period to achieve a rich, caramelized flavor.
  • Use high-quality Gorgonzola cheese for a bold and nutty flavor.
  • To achieve a crispy crust, use a combination of bread flour and all-purpose flour in the pizza dough.
  • Top the pizza with arugula or baby spinach for a fresh and peppery flavor.

Conclusion:

This onion confit, walnut, and Gorgonzola pizza is a gourmet treat that combines sweet, savory, and nutty flavors in perfect harmony. The caramelized onion confit adds a rich and flavorful base, while the Gorgonzola cheese provides a tangy and creamy contrast. Topped with walnuts for a crunchy texture and arugula for a touch of freshness, this pizza is sure to impress your taste buds. Experiment with different types of onions and cheeses to create your unique flavor combinations. Invite friends and family over for a pizza night and enjoy this delectable dish together.

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