Camp Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Sausage, and Fontina

Health score
9%
Camp Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Sausage, and Fontina
45 min.
4
770kcal

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There's something undeniably delightful about the combination of caramelized onions, savory sausage, and molten fontina cheese, especially when they come together to create a mouthwatering camp pizza. Whether you're nestled around a roaring campfire or cooking over a trusty camp stove, this recipe brings all the cozy, comforting flavors of a classic pizza right to your outdoor dining experience.

Imagine the seductive aroma of onions slowly caramelizing, their natural sweetness intensifying as they mingle with the Italian sausage and aromatic herbs. This dish not only captures the essence of a perfect pizza but also elevates it with a gourmet twist that will impress your friends and family. The crispy crust serves as the ideal base, providing a satisfying crunch that holds up against the hearty toppings.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this camp pizza is a perfect choice for lunch, dinner, or any gathering where you want something that embodies both adventure and indulgence. Each slice is a delightful meld of rich flavors and textures, ensuring that your outdoor culinary experience is just as rewarding as the breathtaking scenery around you. So gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and get ready to enjoy a slice of comfort that captures the spirit of the great outdoors!

Ingredients

  • ounces ground sausage italian
  • oz fontina shredded
  • tablespoon thyme sprigs dried fresh
  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  onion halved lengthwise thinly sliced
  • tablespoon oregano fresh
  • tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  •  uncook pizza crust such as boboli
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce homemade store-bought
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • grill
  • aluminum foil
  • stove
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Heat a charcoal grill to medium (about 35
  2. or set up a camp stove and use medium heat. Warm a large heavy frying pan until hot, then oil bottom and sides. Toast pizza crust (cheesy side down, if there is one), pressing down on edges, until crunchy and golden on bottom, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a cutting board.
  4. Stoke fire with 12 to 15 more briquets if using charcoal.
  5. Add 2 tbsp. oil to pan, then onions, sausage, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook, stirring often, until onions are soft and medium golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes.
  6. Remove pan from heat. Scoop onion mixture into a bowl and wipe out pan.
  7. Brush pan with remaining oil. Fit pizza crust into pan with toasted side up. Spoon on pizza sauce and two-thirds of onion mixture, followed by cheeses, remaining onion mixture, and oregano. Return pan to heat. Cook, covered with lid or foil, until cheese begins to melt (check underside to be sure it doesn't burn), 3 to 5 minutes.
  8. Transfer pizza to board. Tent with foil to melt cheese completely, then slice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories770kcal
Protein15.5%
Fat54.72%
Carbs29.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.25
Glycemic Load
2.06
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.416521704715%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.82mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.36mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
11.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:769.68kcal
38.48%
Fat:46.92g
72.18%
Saturated Fat:18.7g
116.9%
Carbohydrates:57.47g
19.16%
Net Carbohydrates:53.77g
19.55%
Sugar:5.63g
6.26%
Cholesterol:94.59mg
31.53%
Sodium:1616.82mg
70.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.9g
59.8%
Calcium:400.92mg
40.09%
Selenium:21.62µg
30.89%
Phosphorus:271.62mg
27.16%
Iron:4.72mg
26.21%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.5%
Vitamin B12:1.26µg
21.07%
Zinc:2.84mg
18.93%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.15%
Vitamin K:16.52µg
15.74%
Vitamin E:2.32mg
15.47%
Fiber:3.7g
14.79%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.14%
Vitamin A:648.67IU
12.97%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.67%
Vitamin C:10.18mg
12.34%
Vitamin B3:2.37mg
11.84%
Potassium:374.72mg
10.71%
Magnesium:31.25mg
7.81%
Copper:0.13mg
6.65%
Vitamin B5:0.66mg
6.62%
Folate:24.21µg
6.05%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.78%
Source:My Recipes