Butternut Squash Pizza Recipe
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4.9
Butternut Squash Pizza Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by roasting peeled cubed butternut squash and whole garlic heads until soft and fragrant, developing sweetness and caramelized flavors. The garlic is mashed to contribute its mellow flavor to the pizza sauce and toppings.
The pizza includes toppings such as baby spinach, creamy goat cheese, and fresh rosemary, which combine to create layers of earthy, tangy, and herbal flavors. Maple caramelized onions add a sweet, sticky contrast, while the roasted garlic pizza sauce is a creamy base made from butter, flour, milk, and seasoned with salt and pepper.
These pizzas are assembled using two pizza doughs, making enough for multiple servings. Leftover roasted squash can be repurposed in salads or other dishes. The combination of roasting and caramelizing brings out natural sweetness and depth that complements the creamy and herbal toppings well.
Ingredients
- 1 small butternut squash peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 heads garlic
- ¼ cup baby spinach
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons rosemary minced, fresh
- 2 pizza dough plural
Maple Caramelized Onions
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
Roasted Garlic Pizza Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roast Squash and Garlic. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss the butternut squash cubes in olive oil and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Slice about ½ inch off the top of each head of garlic so that all cloves are showing slightly. Drizzle a little olive oil over each head and arrange, cut-side down, on the baking sheet with the squash.Check the squash after 20 minutes, if it is soft, remove it from the oven and set it aside in a bowl. Continue to cook the garlic until it is soft and fragrant, about 10 minutes more minutes.
- Mash Garlic. Remove the garlic from the oven and, once it is cool enough to handle, gently squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skin. Mash 10 of the roasted garlic cloves with a fork in a small bowl. Leave the rest whole.
- Caramelize the Onion. While the squash is roasting, make the other parts of the pizza. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is translucent. Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir in the maple syrup, and continue to cook until the onions are light golden brown.
- Make the Sauce. Melt the butter in a frying pan or small pot over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk till combined. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously. Slowly add the milk and whisk till combined. Bring it to a boil and whisk until it has thickened. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the mashed roasted garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Pizza. Form both pizza doughs and spread the white pizza sauce on top. Add the caramelized onions, roasted butternut squash, roasted garlic, baby spinach, goat cheese, and rosemary.
- Bake the Pizza. One at a time, bake the pizzas for 12-15 minutes until the top is bubbling and the crust is golden.
Notes
- Roast extra butternut squash beyond what the recipe calls for; it can be saved and added to salads or other dishes.
- Monitor garlic closely while roasting to avoid burning; it should be soft and fragrant.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2medium
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 slice | |
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 538mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 6928IU | 139% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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