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French Onion Soup Pizza Recipe

4.7 from 594 reviews

This French Onion Soup Pizza is a delightful twist on the classic soup, layering caramelized onions, creamy Gruyère cheese, crunchy croutons, and fresh thyme over a home run inn cheese pizza base. Baked to perfection with a golden crust, this easy-to-make pizza offers rich, savory flavors reminiscent of traditional French onion soup in a fun and shareable pizza form.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 1 12″ Home Run Inn Classic Cheese Pizza

Topping

  • 1 large onion, sliced into ¼ inch slices
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded or sliced
  • ¾ cup croutons
  • Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 450˚F (232˚C) and allow it to heat fully to ensure a crisp crust.
  2. Prepare the onions: Slice the onion into ¼ inch thin slices for even cooking.
  3. Sauté the onions: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and cook them gently for about 10 minutes until they become softened and translucent, developing a mild sweetness.
  4. Prepare the pizza base: Remove the Home Run Inn Classic Cheese Pizza from all packaging carefully.
  5. Add toppings: Spread the sautéed onions evenly over the pizza. Then add the Gruyère cheese on top for a rich, melted layer.
  6. Bake the pizza: Place the pizza directly on the oven rack and bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
  7. Finish with garnish: Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle the croutons evenly over the top to add crunch, and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.
  8. Serve: Cut the pizza into squares and enjoy this flavorful twist on classic French onion soup in pizza form.

Notes

  • You can use other firm onions like yellow or white if preferred, but sweet onions balance the flavor best.
  • Gruyère cheese can be substituted with Swiss cheese if Gruyère is unavailable.
  • For a deeper onion flavor, caramelize the onions longer at a lower heat.
  • Place the pizza directly on the oven rack to ensure a crisp crust rather than using a baking sheet.
  • Use fresh thyme for best aroma and taste; dried thyme can be substituted but add before baking.

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