This is an amazing Cheesy Mushroom & Onion Pizza recipe. So easy, so delicious, and a must try. Go extra crispy to sweeten the deal! If you’re not one for the well done, no worries, cook for ’til your lil’ heart desires. As a native New Yorker, I find that buying pizza virtually anywhere further north than the Hudson Valley (some would even argue that’s too far north) is almost always an incredible disappointment. I’ve had some amazing pizzas that are clearly the style of the restaurant, but I’m talkin’ classic, thin crusted, bubbly, fold it, flop it, yet not soggy slice of heaven that is a true NY slice of life. My mouth is actually watering and I feel possible drooling coming on… I must continue before I raid my fridge for some complete and utter unnecessary caloric gorge. But oh, yuummm… Now, I am not even going to pretend that this recipe is supposed to imitate, even in the slightest, the unworldly goodness of the NY pie, however, this is an awesome recipe when you’re looking for more of a homemade style pizza, or if you simply don’t live in New York! Mushroom & Onion, a tad overly cheesy, and a bit ‘a garlic have always been my sweet slice. Hence why this is pretty much one of the only pizzas I make. Now go and pizza yourself to pieces!
- 12" pre-baked pizza crust (preferably thin)
- 1/2 - 3/4 C delicious pizza or marinara sauce (don't cheap out here)
- 1 1/2 - 2 C shredded mozzarella (how cheesy do you want it?)
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 small red onion - thinly sliced
- 2 C mushrooms - sliced (I use cremini, though white or most others would be okay as well)
- 1 Tbl dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Parmesan for sprinkling (optional)
- Heat oven to 425 f. and oil pan or pizza stone
- Heat pan, add oil, and cook onion with salt for about 3-5 minutes
- Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds - stirring
- Add mushrooms, oregano, basil, more salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes
- Remove from heat
- Top the pizza crust with sauce, 1 - 1 1/2 C mozzarella, mushroom mix, and bake until your desired level of crispiness has occured (I love mine crispy)!
- Remove, let cool for a few minutes
- When serving, sprinkle each slice with remaining cheese and parmesan cheese
- Serves 2-3 people
- This would also make a great appetizer for a party!
- Serve with: Red zinfandel or a nice & cold lager