Blue Cheese and Onion Pizza Recipe

By Angela Casley
Viva
Blue cheese and onion pizza. Picture / Babiche Martens.

I always have a few pizza bases on hand for emergencies and along with blue cheese, a pesto or herb spread and some onion, you can create a delicious pizza. Those who aren’t blue cheese fans could try a more traditional topping of tomato paste, mozzarella, ham and pineapple or mushroom and cheese. BLUE CHEESE AND ONION PIZZA RECIPEServes 4

1 Tbsp olive oil1 red onion, sliced4 small Turkish pizza bases4 Tbsp pesto (I used Waiheke Herb Spread)1 cup grated mozzarella150g blue cheeseSalt and pepper

1. Preheat an oven to 200C.

2. Heat the oil in a small frying pan. Add the onion, cooking slowly for 10 minutes to soften.

3. Place the pizza bases on a baking tray. Spread with pesto, mozzarella, sprinkle over the onion, crumble over the blue cheese, season with salt and pepper.

4. Place into the hot oven for 10-15 minutes until crispy and golden.

5. Cut into pieces and serve hot.

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