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Pear, Prosciutto, and Gorgonzola Pizza
Pears, prosciutto, and gorgonzola are the perfect sweet and salty pairings in this grown up pizza!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 257 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Caramelized Onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Pizza
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 pear, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese, or smoked mozzarella
- 1/2 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese, or blue cheese
- 3 lices prosciutto rolled up and sliced thinly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475° F. Spray a baking sheet or pizza stone with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet add the olive oil. Heat over medium heat then add the sliced onion and cook until it softens and turns golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Roll the pizza dough out onto the sheet or stone. Brush the teaspoon of olive oil all over the top of the dough, then sprinkle on salt, pepper, and the fresh thyme.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheeses and gorgonzola crumbles all over the pizza. Top evenly with the sliced pear, prosciutto, and caramelized onions.
- Bake the pizza for 10-15 minutes or until it is bubbly and golden. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
707mg
(29%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 707mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.