This French onion pizza is exactly what I need this Spring. A simple, no-fuss kind of dinner that could not be easier. So easy, that it takes less time than pizza delivery. Reese Specialty Foods' jarred caramelized onions (which are a game-changer for busy parents) are cooked low and slow with all of the warm, comforting flavors of French Onion Soup. Top with lots of gruyere and prosciutto and you'll turn your dinner table into a Parisian brasserie while experiencing all this from the comfort of your kitchen without ever having to pack a bag.
Deep Dish French Onion Pizza
INGREDIENTS
For the Garlic Béchamel Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup half & half or heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
For the pizza
- 1 pizza crust store-bought or homemade
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal or flour
- 1 (7 ounces) jar Reese Specialty Food Original Carmalized Onions
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, hand-torn into bite-sized pieces
- 3 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese, s
- 4 slices prosciutto hand-torn into bite-sized pieces
- Fresh thyme as a garnish, if using
INSTRUCTIONS
To make the Béchamel
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Preheat a 12" skillet in a 450F oven.
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Melt butter in a saucepan and add crushed garlic cloves as the butter starts to melt, add salt, and whisk constantly until the butter has melted.
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Add in the flour and whisk until it is a paste-like consistency, then add the half and half (or heavy cream) and whisk until smooth.
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Add in the Parmesan cheese and whisk until it is melted and the béchamel is a thick smooth consistency.
To assemble the pizza
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface. For a thinner crust, cut the dough in half. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and sprinkle with cornmeal or flour. Transfer the dough to the skillet. Bake for 5 minutes.
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Spread a thick layer of the béchamel sauce over the pizza crust, lay down pieces of fresh mozzarella, add caramelized onions, and top with Gruyere cheese and prosciutto pieces.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the sides start to brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle with thyme. Enjoy!
