CARAMELIZED ONION & FIG PIZZA

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This is a sensational variation on traditional pizza. It's creamy, sweet and a little salty, with a buttery crunch from the pine nuts. I like to serve it with mixed baby greens salad and a vinaigrette. -Connie Balbach, Bemidji, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup dried figs (about 6 ounces), chopped
6 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham, chopped
1/3 cup pine nuts
1 cup shredded provolone cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 30-35 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and pepper; cook 1 minute longer., Preheat oven to 425°. Unroll and press dough onto bottom and up sides of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 7-10 minutes or until golden brown., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, thyme and remaining oil until blended. Spread over crust. Top with caramelized onion, figs, prosciutto and pine nuts; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 6-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.