Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

Blue Cheese, Butternut and Honey Pizza

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 2h
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 2h 20m
Temp.: 425 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

738
сalories
34,5g
fat
84g
carbohydrates
23,9g
protein
58mg
cholesterol
1022mg
sodium
Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

Recipe Description

This Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza is the new talk of the town with flavors from sweet to salty to spicy, filling your mouth with a moorish taste, making pizza addicts craving more and more!

There’s a recipe for a homemade pizza base too, topped with caramelized onions, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, roasted butternut squash, cheddar cheese, blue cheese and drizzles of honey to finish it off.

To make Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare yeast

    5 min
    Step 1 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

    In a measuring cup, stir the lukewarm water, yeast, salt, sugar and olive oil together, then let sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast starts to bubble and grow.

  2. 2

    Add flour

    5 min
    Step 2 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash PizzaStep 2 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

    Transfer to a large bowl and while mixing, gradually add the flour, until completely combined and the dough forms a ball.

  3. 3

    Let bread rise

    1h
    Step 3 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash PizzaStep 3 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

    Grease the sides of the bowl, cover with a towel and place in a warm area, for one hour, to rise.

  4. 4

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 425 °F.

  5. 5

    Season butternut squash

    2 min
    Step 5 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

    Place butternut squash chunks on a baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper, to coat.

  6. 6

    Bake butternut squash

    15 min
    Step 6 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

    Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes until soft and golden brown.

  7. 7

    Cook onions

    15 min
    Step 7 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

    In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter and add onions and salt. Cook, stirring often, for about 15 minutes until the onions are very soft and golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

  8. 8

    Prepare pizza crust

    3 min
    Step 8 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash PizzaStep 8 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

    Once risen, punch and roll out the dough, ⅛-inch thick, onto a large sheet of parchment paper. Lightly grease with oil and flatten to form the pizza crust.

  9. 9

    Add caramelized onions

    1 min
    Step 9 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

    Cover crust with caramelized onions.

  10. 10

    Add chipotle and adobo sauce

    1 min
    Step 10 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

    Sprinkle chipotle pepper and adobo sauce over the caramelized onions

  11. 11

    Add cheddar cheese

    1 min
    Step 11 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

    Sprinkle handfuls of cheddar cheese over the top of the pizza.

  12. 12

    Add butternut squash

    1 min
    Step 12 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

    Top cheese with about 1-2 cups of the golden butternut squash.

  13. 13

    Bake pizza

    20 min
    Step 13 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

    Bake in the heated oven for 20 minutes until crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Remove from oven.

  14. 14

    Add blue cheese

    1 min
    Step 14 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

    Sprinkle blue cheese over the top.

  15. 15

    Serve

    Step 15 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash PizzaStep 15 - Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

    Drizzle with honey and serve!

Enjoy this superb Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza in your own home when you follow our recipe! Pile on the toppings and send us pictures of your own creations! Tag #cookmerecipes online and in your posts!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Ursula Black
December 17, 2023
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Delicious!

Megan Smith
October 6, 2023
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Delicious! I made this pizza for a cozy night in, and it was an absolute hit. The sweet butternut squash balanced so well with the spicy chipotle. I couldn't stop eating it while watching my favorite movie. Great dish for any occasion!

Ursula
July 22, 2023
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Fantastic

Penny
April 22, 2023
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Simply amazing flavors

Quinn
November 9, 2022
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This Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza is fire! Made it for a fam night and everyone loved it. The combo of sweet squash and spicy chipotle is just genius. Super easy to whip up, and I felt like a pro. Def my go-to pizza now.

Ursula
March 19, 2022
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Made this pizza for family game night—was a big hit!

Ruby74
September 26, 2021
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Love this pizza! It brings back memories of cooking with my mom on chilly nights. The sweet and spicy combo is simply awesome!

Susan Johnson
November 9, 2020
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Delicious pizza! Topped it with less cheese, and it was a hit at our family gathering. Everyone loved it, and I will definitely make it again!

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