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Caramleized Onion and Andouille Pizza

Caramleized Onion and Andouille Pizza on white plate with bottle of beer in background

 

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Caramleized Onion and Andouille Pizza on baking sheet

Today we are celebrating Mardi Gras with challenge ingredients of either Andouille Sausage, Bananas, or Bourbon.  I had a few links of Andouille Sausage in my freezer already, so I knew what I was going to use 🙂  I didn’t want to go traditional with New Orleans style food though, so I had to think a little out of the box.  I almost did a creamy pasta, but in the end decided on pizza.  This pizza was fun, and definitely not our normal style pizza.  I just used a little garlic and oil for the sauce, but my husband thought a white sauce or even an Alfredo sauce would make it over the top good!  The caramelized onions were a great sweet contrast to the spicy sausage.  If you had Fontina Cheese, I think that would make a great swap for the traditional Mozzarella.

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Caramelized Onion and Andouille PizzaCaramleized Onion and Andouille Pizza on white plate with beer in backgruond

Pizza dough (store bought or your favorite recipe)
1 large onion, sliced
2  cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 pound Andouille Sausage
1 1/2 cups Mozarella Cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Grease a large cookie sheet and sprinkle with corn meal.

Heat a large skillet over low heat.  Add 1 Tbls of olive oil and the onions.  Cook, stirring often for about 30 minutes. Season with salt.  You want them to turn a light brown, caramel color (but brown from a high heat).  In a separate pan heat remaining oil and garlic over a low heat.  You are just infusing the oil with the garlic flavor. Brown Andouille Sausage, drain over paper towels.

Spread dough into about a 12 inch circle.  Brush with garlic oil (you will probably have some leftover).  Sprinkle with the caramelized onions, sausage and cheese.  Season with a little black pepper.  Bake for about 15 minutes.

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James

Tuesday 29th of January 2013

Love the sound of this and I'm gonna make it for my friends this weekend but I have a question. What is the purpose of the corn meal on the pan? Can I substitute anything else?

Erin

Tuesday 29th of January 2013

It helps to make sure the crust doesn't get soggy. Sometimes the direct contact with the nonstick spray it can get a little soggy. I can't think of a substitute, maybe just a light sprinkle of flour would work. I hope you enjoy!

PostCollegiate

Thursday 1st of March 2012

I'm always looking for new things to do with andouille sausage - this looks DELICIOUS!

kita

Sunday 26th of February 2012

Oh hello beautiful! You are calling my name. Caramelized onion and andouille pizza - this sounds like a combination made in the heavens.

BigFatBaker

Friday 24th of February 2012

I am loving your pizza! The bf and I often make our own pizza (instead of ordering) - we will have to try this next time. I love the fontina suggestion too, that sounds delicious.

anniebakes

Thursday 23rd of February 2012

I love homemade pizza and this looks super delish!! anne

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