Recipe: Vidalia Onion Pizzas, Two Ways

Originally published in the April 30, 2014, issue

 

Editor’s Note: Sweeten up Georgia’s own sweet Vidalias with a tangy barbecue twist, or turn them savory and delectably cheesy with these two pizza options. Add your own favorite toppings to customize them further.

 

Ingredients:

2 loaves frozen white bread dough

Oil

½ cup barbecue sauce

½ cup store-bought alfredo sauce

1 cup roasted or sautéed Vidalia Onions, sliced

1.5 cups cooked chicken, chopped

2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, separated

Instructions:

1. Create the crust. Generously cover a large bowl with oil. Place frozen dough in the bowl and allow to thaw and rise. This can be done overnight or for at least eight hours.

2. Spread the crust on two greased 12-inch pizza pans. Press crust to the sides of the pans and set aside.

3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Split the chicken and onion portions in two.

5. On one crust, spread barbecue sauce, one portion chicken, one portion onions and one cup mozzarella.

6. On the second crust, spread alfredo sauce and remaining chicken, onions and mozzarella.

7. Bake until crust is browned and cheese is melted.