Goat Cheese, Pear & Onion Pizza

Name: Goat Cheese, Pear & Onion Pizza
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 pieces
Cuisine: Europe, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 cups thinly sliced red onions; 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust; 2 medium pears, peeled and sliced; 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/3 cup goat cheese; 8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min.

Yield 12 pieces

Test Kitchen Approved

Goat cheese and basil take this pizza to the next level of flavor. “My husband and I developed this recipe several years ago because we love onions. It's always a hit with guests!” Radelle Knappenberger - Oviedo, Florida

Ingredients

3 cups thinly sliced red onions
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust
2 medium pears, peeled and sliced
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup goat cheese
8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, saute onions in 2 teaspoons oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 2-3 minutes longer. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan; spread with onion mixture to within 1 in. of edges.
In the same skillet, saute pears in remaining oil until tender. Arrange over onion mixture. Sprinkle with cheeses.
Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until edge is lightly browned. Sprinkle with basil, oregano and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 154 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

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