Fontina, Caramelized-Onion, and Pancetta Pizza

By xan705

Ingredients

• * Pizza Dough
• 1 * 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 * 1 1/2 ounces pancetta (Italian-style bacon) or Canadian bacon, chopped
• 8 * 8 cups sliced onion (about 3 large)
• 1 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 * 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 3/4 * 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded fontina cheese, divided
• * Thyme sprigs (optional)
• * Cracked black pepper (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare the Pizza Dough according to directions.

While dough is rising the second time, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add pancetta, and sauté for 2 minutes. Add onions, thyme, salt, and white pepper; cook 25 minutes or until onions are browned, stirring frequently.

Preheat oven to 475°.

Brush each prepared pizza crust with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; top each with half of onion mixture. Sprinkle half of cheese over each pizza. Bake at 475° for 9 minutes or until crusts are crisp. Cut each pizza into 8 wedges. Garnish with thyme sprigs and sprinkle with black pepper, if desired.