Cast Iron Pan Pizza with Honey-Balsamic Glazed Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

A tender pan pizza dough topped with sweet honey-balsamic onions, mozzarella, and fresh herbs for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 115 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, instant yeast, warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
• 1 1/4 cups at 110°F warm water
• 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp for onions salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast, and 1 tsp salt. Add 1 1/4 cups warm water at 110°F and 2 tbsp olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
2. Step 2: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled.
3. Step 3: While dough rises, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion and 1/2 tsp salt; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until softened.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, cooking for 5 more minutes until onions are caramelized and syrupy. Remove from heat.
5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 450°F. Generously oil a 10-inch cast iron skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil. Press the risen dough evenly into the skillet, pushing it up the edges slightly.
6. Step 6: Spread the honey-balsamic onions evenly over the dough, sprinkle 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes on top.
7. Step 7: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving.