Pickle Pizza with Crispy Crust
Tangy dill pickle meets melted cheese on a blistered pizza crust, finished with pickle brine drizzle and fresh dill. A briny, savory bite with unexpected sweetness from caramelized onions.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 475°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly oil it.
Step 2
Thinly slice the onion. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Step 3
Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until edges turn golden brown, 8–10 minutes.
Step 4
While onions cook, slice pickle spears into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
Step 5
Remove onions to a plate. Let cool slightly.
Step 6
Pat dough dry. Stretch or roll each ball into a thin round (9–10 inches).
Step 7
Transfer dough to baking sheet. Brush surface lightly with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 8
Scatter mozzarella and cheddar evenly across dough. Top with pickles and caramelized onions.
Step 9
Bake until crust is golden brown and cheese bubbles, 12–15 minutes.
Step 10
Remove from oven. Drizzle pickle brine over the surface while still hot.
Step 11
Sprinkle fresh dill and red pepper flakes over the top. Cool 2 minutes before slicing.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper or oil for greasing
- 10-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- pizza cutter or chef's knife
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