Autumn Naan Pizzas: Cozy Fall Comfort on Your Table Recipe
These Autumn Naan Pizzas are a perfect blend of cozy fall flavors, featuring a crispy and fluffy naan base topped with rich pumpkin puree, savory ground sausage, caramelized shallots, and creamy cheeses. Finished with aromatic fresh sage and a drizzle of spicy-sweet hot honey, this recipe brings a comforting and festive meal to your table, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Naan breads (Perfectly crispy and fluffy.)
- 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree (Can use fresh puree for added freshness.)
- 1 pound Ground sausage (Pork, turkey, or chicken; plant-based option for vegetarian.)
- 1 cup Caramelized shallots (Substitute with onions if necessary.)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano (Can be replaced with Italian seasoning.)
- 1 cup Fontina cheese (Greatly complements the other ingredients.)
- 1 cup Whole-milk ricotta cheese (Substitute with cream cheese or mascarpone if desired.)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh sage leaves (Can substitute with thyme or rosemary.)
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil (Neutral oil can be used as a substitute.)
- 2 tablespoons Hot honey (For a spicy-sweet kick.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it ready for baking the pizzas to a perfect golden crisp.
- Caramelize the shallots: Heat 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced shallots and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they become soft and caramelized, enhancing their sweetness and flavor.
- Cook the sausage: Add the ground sausage to the skillet with the shallots, cooking for about 6-7 minutes until the meat is fully browned and cooked through, developing a rich, savory taste.
- Prepare the naan base: On a large baking sheet, lay out the 4 pieces of naan bread. Spread a generous layer of pumpkin puree evenly over each naan and sprinkle with dried oregano to infuse herbal notes.
- Add cheeses and toppings: Sprinkle Fontina cheese over the pumpkin layer for meltiness. Then, evenly distribute the sautéed sausage and caramelized shallots. Add dollops of ricotta cheese over the top to provide creamy richness.
- Top with sage and oil: Drizzle olive oil over the fresh sage leaves and scatter these aromatic herbs across each pizza, adding a fragrant herbal touch.
- Bake the pizzas: Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the edges of the naan are golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish with hot honey: Remove the pizzas from the oven and drizzle hot honey over the top, adding a delicious balance of spicy and sweet flavors just before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground pork sausage with turkey, chicken, or a plant-based option to suit dietary preferences.
- If fresh pumpkin puree is available, it can be used for a fresher flavor compared to canned.
- Caramelized shallots can be swapped for caramelized onions if preferred or depending on availability.
- Replace dried oregano with Italian seasoning if you like a more complex herb blend.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach as toppings.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey drizzle according to your spice preference.
Keywords: Autumn pizza, Naan pizza, Pumpkin pizza, Fall recipe, Cozy meal, Seasonal pizza, Sausage pizza, Caramelized shallots, Hot honey pizza
