Acorn Squash Pizza Recipe

Name: Acorn Squash Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pizza dough (or less if you prefer a thinner crust); 1 cup fresh cherry tomatoes; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 acorn squash (about 8 ounces), peeled and very thinly sliced (with a mandolin, ideally); 1 garlic clove, sliced; 1 red chile, such as Fresno, sliced; 2 ounces provolone picante, coarsely grated; Lemon wedges, for serving; 2 tablespoons sliced basil; Salad for serving, if desired

Servings: persons

1 pound pizza dough (or less if you prefer a thinner crust)
1 cup fresh cherry tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 acorn squash (about 8 ounces), peeled and very thinly sliced (with a mandolin, ideally)
1 garlic clove, sliced
1 red chile, such as Fresno, sliced
2 ounces provolone picante, coarsely grated
Lemon wedges, for serving
2 tablespoons sliced basil
Salad for serving, if desired

1
Preheat the oven to 475u00b0F with a rack in the bottom position. Place a large rimmed baking sheet upside down on the rack to preheat, 8 minutes.
2
On a piece of parchment paper dusted with cornmeal, using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll pizza dough into a large circle, about 1?4 inch thick. In a large bowl, season tomatoes with salt and pepper, drizzle with oil and use hands to crush together. Add squash, garlic and chilies and toss to combine.
3
Scatter prepared dough with squash, spreading it out in a thin layer. Sprinkle cheese over top of pizza. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and slide the parchment with the dough onto it. Bake until the dough is golden and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Before serving, scatter basil over pizza and squeeze fresh lemon over top. Serve immediately with salad, if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound pizza dough (or less if you prefer a thinner crust), 1 cup fresh cherry tomatoes, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Acorn Squash Pizza falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Acorn Squash Pizza

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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