Description
Balsamic Mushroom & Goat Cheese Pizza is a savory and tangy dish featuring earthy mushrooms caramelized with balsamic vinegar, complemented by creamy goat cheese and fresh thyme. It's a perfect blend of flavors that create a comforting and memorable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound fresh pizza dough
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound mixed mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dough: If using store-bought dough, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they begin to brown. Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, cooking for 2 more minutes
- Create the Balsamic Glaze: Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to the skillet and simmer until it thickens into a glaze, about 3-5 minutes
- Stretch the Dough: Roll your pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface and transfer it to parchment paper or a pizza peel
- Assemble the Pizza: Brush remaining olive oil on the dough, distribute the mushrooms, and top with goat cheese and optional mozzarella
- Bake the Pizza: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brow
- Finish and Serve: Let the pizza cool for a couple of minutes before garnishing with parsley and serving
Notes
Can make the balsamic mushroom mixture in advance for quick assembly.
A hot oven ensures a crispy crust.
Don't overcrowd the mushrooms when sautéing.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg