Squash and Gorgonzola Pizza

Acorn Squash and Gorgonzola Pizza

Sometimes you really need a fancy pizza.
But there’s a special place in my heart for the gourmet pizza – flavors that go a little beyond what you’d expect in a pizza, complexity on crust.


Acorn Squash and Gorgonzola Pizza


This particular fancy pizza is a clear front-runner for my all-time. The sweetness of the squash is perfectly tempered by the leeks and gorgonzola, and peppery arugula piled on top of the hot pizza right out of the oven lends a brightness.


Acorn Squash and Gorgonzola Pizza


  • 1 acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium leek, trimmed and diced
  • 1 recipe Easy Pizza Crust (or use your favorite storebought crust)
  • 2 Tbsp cornmeal
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ¾ cup crumbled Gorgonzola
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ cups arugula leaves
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar