Description
This Hot Honey on Pizza recipe features a delicious blend of roasted butternut squash and mushrooms, fresh arugula, garlic, parmesan, red onions, and feta cheese, all drizzled with a spicy-sweet hot honey. Baked to perfection, this pizza offers a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors with a satisfying crunchy crust.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Cheese
- 1 cup butternut squash, diced into small cubes
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup red onion, sliced
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Others
- 1/4 cup olive oil (divided: 2 tablespoons for vegetables, 2 tablespoons for pizza dough)
- 1 batch pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- 1/4 cup water (for roasting squash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for roasting and baking.
- Dice Butternut Squash: Dice the butternut squash into small cubes and place them on a baking sheet or roasting pan. Add 1/4 cup of water to help tenderize the squash during roasting.
- Add Oil and Season: Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the squash, and season with salt and pepper to taste, tossing gently to coat evenly.
- Roast Squash: Roast the butternut squash in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to start softening and caramelizing it.
- Add Mushrooms and Continue Roasting: Add the sliced mushrooms to the same pan with the squash and roast for an additional 10 minutes until both are tender and slightly browned.
- Prepare Pizza Dough: While the vegetables are roasting, prepare your pizza dough by pressing it into a pizza pan or baking sheet, shaping the crust to your desired thickness.
- Add Olive Oil to Dough: Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the surface of the dough to help it crisp and add flavor.
- Add Toppings: Evenly distribute the minced garlic, fresh arugula, grated parmesan, and sliced red onions over the pizza dough.
- Add Roasted Vegetables and Cheese: Top the pizza with the roasted butternut squash and mushrooms, season with additional salt and pepper if desired, and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Drizzle Hot Honey: Drizzle 2 tablespoons of hot honey evenly over the entire pizza for a spicy-sweet kick.
- Bake Pizza: Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from oven, slice, and serve hot. Enjoy the complex flavors and delightful textures of this hot honey enhanced pizza!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of hot honey to taste depending on how spicy and sweet you like your pizza.
- For a crispier crust, use a pizza stone if available and preheat it with the oven.
- Substitute the arugula with fresh spinach or kale if preferred.
- Make sure to roast the vegetables until tender but not mushy for the best texture on the pizza.
- Store leftovers refrigerated and reheat in the oven for the best results.
