We found this flavor-forward 

pizza recipe in Gourmet Magazine 

and it quickly became one of our faves .

Easy enough to make as an appetizer or an entree,

the taste is amazingly rich and complex,

but requires only five ingredients! 

CARAMELIZED-ONION PIZZA WITH MUSHROOMS

Serves 4

Active Time: 25 min     Start to Finish: 1 1/4 hr

1 1/2 lb red onions (3 large), thinly sliced

1 lb pizza dough 

(You can use thawed frozen, but we prefer fresh. 

Bellini's in North Haven makes amazing pizza dough!)

6 oz fresh cremini or mixed wild mushrooms, 

trimmed and thinly sliced

(We've gotten them at Stop & Shop. 

If you can't find mixed or cremini, use baby bella.)

1 (5 oz) package Boursin garlic-herb cheese

1. Heat 3 T oil in a 12 inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onions with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to moderate and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, about 15 minutes more. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and deep golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Remove from heat and cool to warm, about 10 minutes. 

2. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 475 degrees. 

3. While onions cool, coat pizza dough with 1 T oil in a 17 X 12 inch shallow baking pan (non-stick is best) and stretch and press dough to cover bottom. Dough may be resistant to stretching at first, but it will soon relax. Spread onions evenly over dough. Toss mushrooms with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper and remaining tablespoon oil in a bowl, then spread evenly over onions. Crumble cheese evenly over mushrooms. 

4. Bake pizza until underside of dough is golden and cheese is beginning to brown, 14 to 16 minutes. 

Note: Onions can be cooked 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered.