Brussels Sprouts Pizza with Blue Cheese
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This boldly-flavored brussels sprouts pizza features roasted brussels sprouts, caramelized onions, and blue cheese. It’s baked until it’s golden and crispy, then finished with a sweet balsamic glaze. It’s surprisingly delicious, it’s easy to make, and it’s ready in under an hour!
If you love Brussels sprouts, this pizza is for you. I know sprouts on pizza might sound a little unexpected, but trust me—it works beautifully. Roasted until golden and crispy, the Brussels sprouts become nutty and tender, pairing perfectly with sweet caramelized red onions, salty blue cheese, and a generous drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze.
This is the pizza I make in the depths of winter, especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas when Brussels sprouts seem to multiply in the fridge. It’s comforting, bold, and comes together quickly, making it a welcome break from the usual seasonal rotation. The mix of flavors hits all the right notes: sweet, savory, sharp, and just a little tangy.
It’s definitely more of an adult pizza, with blue cheese, Parmesan, and those deeply flavored sprouts taking center stage. I’ll make it for an easy weeknight dinner or slice it up smaller and serve it as an appetizer—either way, it’s a delicious way to turn leftover Brussels sprouts into something really crave-worthy.
Recipe FAQs
How long do leftovers keep in the fridge?
Store any leftovers in your fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. It tastes delicious, whether cold or warm, for lunch the next day!
How do I reheat leftover pizza?
Reheat any leftover pizza in your oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, until the cheese begins to melt.
Can I make my own balsamic glaze?
Yes, balsamic glaze is really easy to make, and you only need balsamic vinegar. Simmer the balsamic vinegar until it thickens and becomes sticky, like a glaze. Just remember that it will thicken as it cools! Remove the pan from the heat and then transfer it to a container once it cools. That’s it!
What to serve with brussels sprouts pizza
This brussels sprouts pizza is delicious on its own, or with a simple spring mix salad or a caesar salad with our easy caesar dressing. For a non-vegetarian version of this pizza, try it with crispy pancetta or bacon for added flavor.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pizza crusts (see notes)
- 1 lb brussels sprouts (cut in half)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided, plus more for drizzling on the pizza)
- 1 large red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 pinch sugar
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- Balsamic glaze and Italian parsley (to serve)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the brussels sprouts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt and toast them for 15 minutes.1 lb brussels sprouts
- While the brussels are roasting, prepare the caramelized onions. Add the red onion plus the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Let the onions cook until they are soft, then lower the heat to medium-low, sprinkle a pinch of sugar over the top, and let the onions caramelize for another 5 minutes.1 large red onion, 1 pinch sugar
- Arrange the pizza dough onto baking sheets or a pizza pan. Drizzle the top of the crust with olive oil then sprinkle the parmesan cheese over top. Add the onions and brussels sprouts then dot with blue cheese.
- Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the crust is cooked. Serve the pizza with a little parsley on top and drizzled with balsamic glaze. If you'd like, you can add a little more blue cheese before serving.Balsamic glaze and Italian parsley
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In our family we made many different homemade pizzas for decades. Since finding this recipe it quickly became a favorite and a standing request. Thank you!
Aw, that makes me so happy to hear! What a compliment to become a family favorite *and* a standing request — thank you for sharing that. I’m so glad this recipe earned a spot in your pizza nights! 💛
So I first tried making this in my Ooni outdoor pizza oven, and the brussels sprouts burned right up from the high heat! Since I had a lot of dough made, I tried it again but followed the recipe exactly (indoor oven) and it turned out amazing. The balsamic, (lightly) caramelized onion, and bleu cheese is just a perfect combo. Thank you!
Yummy! I would have never thought to put sprouts on a pizza but wow, it worked so well! We used stilton for blue cheese, and it was utterly delicious!
I am always looking for ways to try Brussels sprouts so I will like them. This may be the one!
I love brussels sprouts but I’d never tried them on a pizza. This was fantastic- with roasted brussels sprouts and caramelized onion– what’s not to love? YUM!
Delicious! Would cut the brussels sprouts a little smaller next time so they are easier to keep on the pizza, but definitely a keeper!
Thanks, lady!!
I am too and they were so good on pizza!
brussels sprouts on pizza sounds like such an amazing idea on this beautiful pizza! Pinning this for later 🙂
Thanks so much for the pin, Rachel!
Whoa that is crazy sounding … but I bet it’s delicious! I’m so trying that. 🙂
I don’t think I would have ever though of using roasted brussels sprouts on a pizza but you do make it look good. I think you’ve sold me on it.
You should! It really was crazy delicious!!