French Onion Pizza au Gratin

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

8 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min.

NOTE: Charlie and I liked this; the boys didn't care for it.
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 (or homemade whole wheat 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

Directions

* 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.
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* In another skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining oil until tender;
* add roast beef and heat through.
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* Place crust on a pizza pan; spread with French onion dip. Sprinkle
* with mozzarella cheese, onion mixture, red pepper, mushroom mixture
* and Gruyere cheese.
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* Bake at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
* Sprinkle with rosemary. Yield: 8 slices.
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Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 327 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 585 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 15 g protein.