FRENCH ONION PIZZA AU GRATIN

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I love a hot bowl of French onion soup and am also a fan of pizza after busy workdays. This recipe combines classic onion soup ingredients with everyday pizza staples. -Bonnie Long, Lakewood, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 large onion, sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon bourbon, optional
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 pound thickly sliced deli roast beef, coarsely chopped
1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
3/4 cup French onion dip
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
3/4 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion with brown sugar in 1 tablespoon oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Stir in vinegar and garlic. Remove from the heat; add bourbon if desired. Continue cooking until liquid is nearly evaporated., In another skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining oil until tender; add roast beef and heat through., Place crust on a pizza pan; spread with French onion dip. Layer with mozzarella cheese, onion mixture, red pepper, mushroom mixture and Gruyere cheese., Bake at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.