Fontina and Caramelized Onion Pizza
Fontina is earthy where caramelized onion is sweet, and a shared rich and savory streak keeps the two pulling in the same direction.
A buttery, semi-soft Alpine cheese that melts into a silky, nutty layer of golden richness. Slowly caramelized onions add a deep, jammy sweetness with savory undertones. On a Brown Butter-Sage Sauce base, the sauce's nutty and toasty character ties the two together. The combination is fully vegetarian.
How they taste together
- Fontina (rich, savory, earthy): A buttery, semi-soft Alpine cheese that melts into a silky, nutty layer of golden richness.
- Caramelized Onion (sweet, savory, rich): Slowly caramelized onions add a deep, jammy sweetness with savory undertones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What sauce goes best with fontina and caramelized onion pizza?
Brown Butter-Sage Sauce is the strongest match. Its nutty, toasty and herbal profile supports both fontina and caramelized onion without crowding them. White Garlic-Parmesan Cream Sauce is a good second choice if you want a different direction.
What else goes well with fontina and caramelized onion on pizza?
Mushrooms, speck and truffle each sit comfortably next to this combination. Keep it to a single addition so the fontina and caramelized onion pairing stays the star.