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Doesn’t that title just make your mouth water?
I haven’t had pizza in about two weeks, so I was WAY past due for this creation. I actually think it might be a crime to go two weeks without eating pizza…
Please excuse the photos taken via iPhone. I’m come to the conclusion that SD memory cards have a limited lifespan.
This was actually one of the most random things I’ve ever made. I basically just started throwing ingredients together hoping they would turn into something respectable.
Since I had half of a butternut squash hanging out in the fridge next to a ball of Whole Foods pizza dough, I decided to kill two birds with one stone. Both of them had to be used ASAP or they would have ended up in the trashcan.
I hate wasting food, so butternut squash pizza was on the menu!
Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola
Ingredients
- 1/2 of a butternut squash (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
- 1 TBS olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 TBS butter
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 TBS fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 pound of pizza dough
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
Directions
- In a bowl, toss the butternut squash with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the squash in a preheated 350* oven for 40 minutes. Set aside.
- Increase the oven temp to 500* and preheat a pizza stone.
- In a medium non stick skillet, melt the butter.
- Caramelize the onions for 20-30 minutes, until golden brown.
- Roll out the dough.
- Place the dough a pizza stone and layer the dough with the squash, caramelized onions, and both cheeses.
- Bake in a preheated 500* oven until golden brown on top, about 5-10 minutes.
- Top with fresh thyme.
Go make this now.
Your mouth will thank you.
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{ 20 comments… read them below or add one }
This sounds amazing. Caramelized onions=love.
Abby @ Abz ‘n’ Oats recently posted..friday favorites–my wish list
what?! this looks amazing. i’d probably use feta or goat cheese but love the idea of roasted squash on a pizza!
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean recently posted..October Foodie Penpals
This looks incredible! I’ve never had squash on pizza before, but it’s something I keep on meaning to try.
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin recently posted..Low reps v. high reps
mmmm I bet a balsamic glaze would be amazing drizzled over this too!
That sounds delicious! I love caramelized onions on my pizza. I bet this would be awesome with goat cheese too. Yum
Gina @ running to the kitchen recently posted..Cinnamon pear pancakes
That sounds amazing. Butternut squash actually sounds so good on a pizza! I haven’t had a pizza since we made that Whole Foods one… I’m definitely overdue for one
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope recently posted..A Morning of Groceries
I love squash pizzas! I usually do sage on mine, but I just got thyme today so I’ll try this combo out very soon.Thanks for the idea.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Cinnamon Coffee and a PSA
Wow, that sounds and looks amazing!
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..Winners – Rocco DiSpirito Book Giveaway
never heard of squash on pizza before, but it definitely sounds like it should be something on a snazzy Fall menu somewhere.
nice little creation!
Tropical Eats recently posted..That One Time I Ran To New Jersey
I once had a similar pizza combo (gorgonzola and sweet potato) at a restaurant and it was the greatest pizza I’ve ever tasted. Good call!!
Christine @ Burning It Off recently posted..Week By Week
if the whole business thing doesn’t work out, you should probably open a pizza restaurant. just sayin.
Kate recently posted..Halloweekend, New Things, and a Dinner Rut
I haven’t commented in a while man, but I wanted to let you know that looks really good!
Chuck recently posted..Mile 6.5 got really dark…
Oh my daze this pizza is the definition of food porn !!
Sounds amazing! I’m going to cook this tonight!
This pizza sounds absolutely amazing, Matt! I love butternut squash, and blue cheese makes everything better
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Lauren @ Healthy Food For Living recently posted..Monday Musings + Almond Joy Toast
Butternut squash & goat cheease is one of the BEST flavor pairings, so good! Have you tried them on pasta? Delish!
Carolina @ Peas in a Blog recently posted..The Final Countdown.
Wow that looks delicious!!!!! I love me some gorgonzola but I am a goat cheese addict- I’m going to give it a try with some goat cheese : )
pizza looks incredible! i love mixing up pizza toppings and getting a little non-traditional!
jen recently posted..Back On The Grid
I am an Italian girl and Pizza is my weakness… So I have come up with ways to make healthy pizza. This looks like one I would enjoy!
Looks so good- this week, I’m thinking of making a squash, arugula, goat cheese, and fig pizza– been on my list to make for awhile now!
Glad to know yours turned out well!
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