Caramelized Onion, Roasted Garlic and Prosciutto Pizza

We LOVED this pizza! It is our new favorite. Although this pizza does take some time, much of the preparation can be done in advance. The caramelized onions make it a little sweet and the prosciutto brings the salty flavor. Absolutely delicious! For the sauce, I used the white BBQ sauce that we have been loving so much and it worked perfectly for this pizza. No matter what recipe you try with this white sauce,  just try it. I know you will love it!

Caramelized onion and roasted garlic can be made in advance.

INGREDIENTS
1 medium onion, sliced
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 pizza dough, I used store bought or buy from your favorite pizza place
1/2 cup prepared white BBQ sauce (see prior post)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
5 thin slices of prosciutto
2 teaspoon roasted garlic, can be store bought or homemade
Flour to dust counter

DIRECTIONS
In a medium sauté pan over medium heat add oil, butter, and sliced onion. Once the onions are hot and starting to cook turn down the heat to medium-low and cook stirring occasionally for 40-45 minutes until the onions are dark and caramelized. Remove from heat to cool. If making ahead store in the fridge.
Meanwhile, bring your pizza dough to room temperature.   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Stretch the dough out on a floured surface and roll out into about a 16 inch round. Place the dough on a baking sheet or if using a pizza stone, warm the stone in the oven as the oven comes to temperature.
Spread the white BBQ sauce on the dough just to within a 1/2 inch of the edges. Sprinkle both kinds of cheese over top of the sauce, add the roasted garlic over the cheese, add the caramelized onion throughout the pizza and finally lay the pieces of prosciutto on the top. Place pizza in the oven on the middle rack and bake about 18 minutes or until the crust is cooked through and the top is hot and bubbly. Remove from oven, slice and serve warm.

Enjoy!