Pizza with Le Gruyère and Prosciutto
Serves 6
Time 35 min
Move over, mozzarella! Rich, creamy, nutty Le Gruyère is the star of this pizza that works as well as an elegant first course as it does as a main course. Give it a garnish of fresh thyme leaves if you like.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (12-inch) pre-baked thin pizza crust
- 1/3 cup crème fraîche
- 3/4 cup grated Le Gruyère cheese
- 2 ounces sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips
Method
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat.
Add onion, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place pizza crust on a baking sheet.
Dot with crème fraîche and sprinkle with the caramelized onion, Le Gruyère and prosciutto.
Bake until the crust is browned and the cheese is bubbling, about 12 minutes. Cool a few minutes and cut into wedges.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 300 calories (140 from fat), 16g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 35mg cholesterol, 680mg sodium, 26g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 2g sugar), 12g protein.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (12-inch) pre-baked thin pizza crust
- 1/3 cup crème fraîche
- 3/4 cup grated Le Gruyère cheese
- 2 ounces sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips