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Pissaladiere French Pizza with Onion Olive Tapenade

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Pissaladiere French Pizza with Onion Olive Tapenade makes a great appetizer or even a brunch pizza. Caramelized onions, olive tapenade, capers and fresh thyme. Simple ingredients, sensational flavour.

A slice of Pissaladiere French Pizza on a plate and a glass of wine.

This post was sponsored by Sofia’s Selection. All opinions are my own.

Can you imagine, a pizza WITHOUT cheese? I was totally intrigued when I read this recipe. We are HUGE cheese lovers. Homemade pizza rocks and a little French cooking at home is fun too.

FRENCH PIZZA

Since I’ve never heard of pissaladiere before, I had to google it to find out exactly what it is. This recipe is the third in a series of “recipe recreations” from Sofia’s Selection. If you have been following my posts, you already know how tasty these products are.

Pissaladiere is a French pizza made with caramelized onions, olives, and anchovies. Luckily for me, this particular recipe did not include anchovies, since I am not an anchovy fan.

Image of Sofia's Selection Black Olive Tapenade to be used on the Pissaladiere French Pizza.

In France, this pizza is served in the morning, and I just happen to think this would make the perfect brunch pizza. Since we love pizza here, I don’t need any excuses to eat it for every meal. How about you? Do you eat pizza for breakfast?

Very few ingredients are needed for this flavourful pizza. Pizza dough, onions, olives, and capers. I will encourage you to give yourself a bit of time to cook the onions. If you have never caramelized them before, you don’t know what you are missing. Onions cooked this way turn into almost a thick, sweet onion jam.

Caramelized onions in a pan ready to use on the Pissaladiere French Pizza

This is a process you cannot rush. It’s not hard, but sometimes patience is the key, and that is what caramelizing onions is all about. The good thing is you can make this ahead of time if you wish. Also, you can use store bought pizza dough too.

The olive base of this pizza was Sofia’s Selection Roasted Sweet Onion Black Olive Tapenade. In case you have never heard of Sofia’s Selection, these products are so incredibly delicious, I was hooked the first time I tried them.

Pissaladiere French Pizza with Onion Olive Tapenade ready to go in the oven.

Sofia’s Selection products are gluten free, contain no artificial colours or preservatives, low salt and made with natural ingredients. These products can be purchased in several stores in Michigan. Black Olive Tapenade (affiliate link) can also be purchased online at Amazon.

I was totally blown away with this pissaladiere. The caramelized onions were soft and sweet. The olives added a rich, yet not overpowering tone. The tangy, salty “pop” of the capers excites your tastebuds. Fresh thyme with the wonderful aroma and earthy flavour pulls everything together.

EASY HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING

With the holiday season HERE, I know I have LOTS of parties and events to attend. What about you? Not to mention my regular holiday baking, shopping, wrapping, etc. The ENDLESS list that keeps on growing.

Pissaladiere French Pizza with Onion Olive Tapenade right out of the oven.

When it comes to entertaining, keeping things simple, yet delicious is what I am all about. Last month Easy Olive Tapenade Cocktail Party Meatballs was the featured recipe from Sofia’s Selection. Talk about a flavourful meatball. Two simple ingredients, one sensational meatball. I already have big plans for these at SEVERAL parties this season. Want to impress your guests, you need to make these meatballs.

Using a tapenade that is bursting with flavour, (and believe me these are) you really can keep the ingredients down to a minimum. Looking for a quick meal during the busy weeknight? Easy Penne Pasta with Roasted Garlic Tapenade to the rescue. I think you get my point how easy cooking can be with the help of Sofia’s Selection.

Close up of a slice of Pissaladiere French Pizza

Let’s get back to our delicious pissaladiere pizza. The French traditionally served this in the morning. If I had leftovers, warming it up for breakfast would not be an issue for me. It can be used as an appetizer as well. We enjoyed it with some wine and homemade chicken wings for dinner. This Pissaladiere French Pizza with Onion Olive Tapenade is perfect ANY time of day. ENJOY!

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A piece of Pissaladiere French Pizza on a serving plate with a glass of wine.

Pissaladiere French Pizza With Onion Olive Tapenade

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Keyword: Traditional French Pizza
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 352 kcal
Author: Homemade & Yummy
Pissaladiere French Pizza with Onion Olive Tapenade. Caramelized onions, olive tapenade, capers and fresh thyme. Simple ingredients, sensational flavour.
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound pizza dough (homemade or store bought)
  • 1 jar Sofia's Selection Black Olive Tapenade with Roasted Sweet Onion
  • 1 1/2 pounds red onion (sliced thin)
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (off the stem)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

For the Onions:

  1. Thinly slice the onions.

  2. Heat a non stick pan over medium heat. Add the oil and butter.

  3. Add the onions, salt and pepper. Mix well. Turn down heat slightly. Cover pan with a lid. 

  4. THIS COOKING PROCESS will take TIME. Cook (covered) over med-low heat, stirring every so often. I cooked my onions for about an hour. You want the end result to be almost like an onion jam. Believe me, it is WORTH the effort here.

  5. Once the onions are cooked, remove from heat and add the thyme leaves. These are now ready for the pizza. If you make them ahead of time, just heat slightly to make them easier to spread.

For the Pizza:

  1. If you are making dough, go ahead and use your favourite recipe. If you are using store bought dough, be remove it from the fridge for about 30 minutes or so. This makes it easier to roll. Be sure to keep it covered with a cloth so it does not dry out.

  2. Preheat your oven to 425º F. If you are using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat OR you can roll the dough right onto the cold stone. I use a pizza paddle and place my pizza onto a HOT stone.

  3. Roll the dough into a circle. *HINT* if you are rolling the dough, then placing it on the stone, be sure to roll it on some cornmeal to make it easier to move.

  4. Top the dough with the olive tapenade.

  5. Next, top with the onions.

  6. Sprinkle on the capers.

  7. Place pizza in the oven. Bake for about 18-20 minutes.

  8. Remove the pizza from the oven. Sprinkle on some additional thyme leaves.

  9. Slice and ENJOY!

Recipe Notes

***PLEASE NOTE** the cooking time DOES NOT INCLUDE the time it takes to caramelize the onions. I cooked mine for about an hour. This can be done ahead of time if you like.

Nutrition Facts
Pissaladiere French Pizza With Onion Olive Tapenade
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 900mg 38%
Potassium 134mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 8g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2.6%
Vitamin C 9.8%
Calcium 2.5%
Iron 14.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  5. caramelized onions and olive tepanade is such a delicious combination. The pizza dough is just the perfect vessel to transfer this delicious combination into my belly.

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  6. Yum, I have to agree – this sounds like the perfect brunch pizza to enjoy with a cheeky glass of wine 🙂 That tapenade sounds delicious, I will have to keep an eye out for the Sofia brand!

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  14. Living in Italian-heavy South Philly, everyone eats “tomato pie” – basically, pizza with homemade “gravy” (tomato sauce) and no cheese. I thought it was weird too when I first moved here, but it’s definitely grown on me! I wonder if all European cultures have a cheeseless pizza equivalent.

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  15. I had never heard of Sofia’s Selection tapenades, but I am eager to try this recipe as well as the meatballs. I can imagine the combination of the sweet carmelized onions and the salty olives. I can’t wait to try this.

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  23. They sell a similar pizza at Trader Joe’s and I love love it so much. I like your version with the addition of the tapanade. I would serve it in the morning too and would be a great way to start a weekend!

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  26. I’m pretty sure there’s not much better than caramelized onions! In fact, I’m caramelizing onions just as I’m writing this comment. Haha. This pizza sounds fantastic!

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  29. I’ve always known I’d fit in just right in France. Pizza for breakfast sounds like music to my ears. I’ve never seen Sofia’s Selection in stores but I’m going to find it JUST so I can make this recipe.

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  31. Today is a Sunday all are at home I’ll try this innovative pizza today !
    It’s sounds so nice pizza with caramelized onions 😍
    Thanks for such alovely recipe!😊

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  32. You had me at pizza and when I seen your photos that was it I was hooked..I think caramalised onions make it extra special..I always use oregano next time i will try thyme

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  38. I have a recipe for Pissaladiere that I’ve been dying to make but, like you, most people in my circle don’t like anchovies (I do, but I’m an anomaly). This is a wonderful idea for making this dish without the anchovies (or maybe using them on only half for me.

    Also, I was wondering if you could pass on any tips for getting product sponsors, like Sophia’s Selections, Feel free to email me if more appropriate. I remember those meatballs from the other month!

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    • This was our very first time trying this…and we were totally blown away at how good it is. We did not even miss the cheese.

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  43. You had me at pizza but then you added the carmelized onions and I was sitting here drooling. I’ve been known to have pizza for breakfast and I certainly wish I had some now. There is something so special when you slowly cook onions. They reach a peak they can’t get otherwise. I’m on the search for you particular brand.

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  45. I think I’ve tried this a long long time ago in France and it was delicious! Yours looks great and I’m so pleased to have been reminded of something I’d forgotten about!

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  46. Your got me here, I blog from the French Riviera so I am very familiar with the Pissaladiere. It is delicious even if there is no cheese, and I am a cheese lover.

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  49. How absolutely brilliant! I think this pizza sounds amazing and I’m making it today. I have one frozen homemade pizza dough left in the refrigerator and Ed’s going grocery shopping so I’ll be set.

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