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Balsamic Mushroom & Goat Cheese Pizza with Spinach

Balsamic Mushroom & Goat Cheese Pizza with Spinach

This gourmet pizza combines sophisticated flavors with approachable techniques, featuring earthy balsamic-glazed mushrooms, creamy goat cheese, and fresh spinach. The perfect harmony of tangy, earthy, and creamy elements transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality pizza. It's sophisticated enough for dinner parties yet approachable for casual family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound pizza dough
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces mixed mushrooms (halved if large)
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 inch of a delicata squash (seeded and thinly sliced (about 1/8 thick))
  • 4 ounces truffled or regular goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated fontina cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme
  • flaky sea salt and black pepper
  • truffle oil (for serving (optional))

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • large skillet
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet with olive oil.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and garlic, cook 30 second until fragrant. Add the balsamic and continue cooking 1 minute more or until the balsamic glazes the mushrooms.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, push/roll the dough out until it is very thin. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Layer the squash rounds in and even layer. Add the mushrooms. Sprinkle over the cheese. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh thyme and salt. Drizzle lightly with truffle oil, if using.
  5. Transfer to the oven and bake 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden, the cheese has melted. Remove the pizza from the oven. Slice and serve!

Notes

For best results, use high-quality pizza dough and cook mushrooms until they develop golden edges before adding the balsamic glaze. Drizzle with truffle oil for extra sophistication.