Caramelized Onion, Sausage and Goat Cheese Pizza

Ingredients

Contains: milk (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• ¾ pounds Sweet Italian Sausage Without Casing
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 3 Tablespoons Margarine
• 6 whole Large Vidalia Onions, Sliced Thinly
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 package 13.8 Ounce Size, Refrigerated Pizza Crust
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil For Brushing
• 4 ounces, weight Goat Cheese Crumbled

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Heat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and place a pizza pan or baking sheet inside to heat.

2. Heat 3 Tablespoons olive oil and the 3 Tablespoons margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and 2 teaspoons salt, stir, cover and cook 5 minutes.

3. Uncover, lower the heat to medium-low and cook the onions, stirring often, for about 12 minutes until soft and deep golden brown. Set aside.

4. While the onions cook, heat a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and break it up with a spoon. Cook 5 minutes until browned and no pink remains, checking that it reaches 160°F (71°C) in the thickest part. Drain any excess fat.

5. Unroll the refrigerated pizza crust on a sheet of parchment or a lightly floured surface and press it into a round or rectangle of your desired size.

6. Brush the crust all over with the 2 Tablespoons olive oil for brushing.

7. Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the crust, then scatter the cooked sausage over the onions.

8. Crumble the goat cheese over the top, distributing it evenly.

9. Slide the pizza onto the hot pan and bake 10 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is softened and lightly browned. Cut into 8 slices and serve warm.