Roasted Butternut Squash, Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Pizza

I got spoiled as a Jersey girl. Perfectly crisp and chewy, cheese-laden pizza, from pepperoni to Supreme pizza, was available in many locally owned, family-run businesses. For many years, the wildest I got with toppings was a Hawaiian pizza! And that’s why I can’t wait to share today’s gourmet butternut squash pizza recipe. It’s a break from the classics in the best way.

I really went for it with this pizza recipe: Sweet, soft cubes of roasted squash and salty, crispy prosciutto are a match made in heaven with creamy, tangy goat cheese. A drizzle of pesto on top of the crispy crust ties all the flavors together.

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Pizza Recipe

Here is a quick overview of what you’ll need to make this roasted butternut squash pizza at home. Scroll to the recipe card for the exact amounts.

• Crust: You’ll need your preferred homemade or store-bought crust. See below.
• Prosciutto: You’ll want several very thin slices. Bacon or pancetta are good alternatives.
• Pesto: You can make your own or use your favorite brand. Just read the labels to ensure it is gluten-free, if needed.
• Butternut Squash: You’ll need about 2 cups of raw cubes to roast, or about 1 cup if you have extra roasted butternut squash that you’ve already made.
• Goat Cheese: Crumbled. Feta is another good option.
• Balsamic Vinegar: Many brands of aged balsamic vinegar, or balsamic vinegar reduction or glaze, are available to buy. You can also pour some balsamic vinegar into a skillet and let it simmer over low heat until it is thick.

The Best Gluten-Free Pizza Crust

I use my perfect gluten-free pizza crust for all my homemade pizzas. Feel free to use your favorite gluten-free or regular crust for this recipe. My dough recipe uses instant yeast, so it doesn’t need rising time. If you are making pizza dough that needs to rise, you may want to do this before you make the toppings.

If you’re using a store-bought pizza crust, follow the directions on the package to par-bake the crust. This way, it starts to crisp and brown, leaving about 10 minutes of baking time after you add the toppings. If you are using a prebaked pizza shell, you can start by just adding the toppings.

How to Make Butternut Squash Pizza

Once your pizza crust is ready to go, follow the steps below to prepare your gourmet gluten-free pizza.

1. Roast the butternut squash. If you aren’t using leftover roasted squash, preheat your oven to 400°F and coat a baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray. Cut the squash into 1/2-inch cubes, toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper until coated. Bake for about 30 minutes, flipping once. Alternatively, you can cook the squash in the air fryer.
2. Cook the prosciutto. Place prosciutto on a cooling rack set on top of a baking sheet and pop it into that 400°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until crispy. Set aside.
3. Assemble the pizza. Spread par-baked crust with pesto, then top with butternut squash cubes, crispy crumbled prosciutto, and goat cheese.
4. Bake. Bake the pizza in a hot 400ºF oven for 10 minutes, or until the toppings are hot and the crust is cooked through and browned. Before serving, drizzle with balsamic vinegar reduction, if desired.

Variations

• Swap the sauce. Try classic marinara sauce. Add some richness with balsamic BBQ sauce. Or just brush the par-baked crust with garlic butter like the one from my garlic rolls.
• Change the cheese. Not everyone loves goat cheese. You can use feta, fresh mozzarella, shaved parmesan, or even try some smoked gouda.
• Try other toppings. If you don’t have prosciutto, crumbled bacon works. Sprinkle some arugula, pomegranate seeds, or even glazed walnuts over the pizza when it comes out of the oven.

Serving Suggestions for Butternut Squash Pizza

I like to serve this butternut squash pizza with some simple greens tossed with creamy balsamic dressing. But you can certainly go all out with this fancy pizza dinner.

• Make a big salad: Make a sharing-style chicken Caesar salad to have on the side. I also love this harvest salad in the fall.
• Breadsticks: Serve your pizza with a basket of gluten-free garlic breadsticks.
• Cook a protein: Simple prosciutto-wrapped chicken tenders complement the flavors here, or whip up some honey balsamic steak bites.

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

• Refrigerate. Store any leftover butternut squash pizza slices in the fridge, either wrapped or in an airtight container.
• Reheat in the oven. This pizza does have a lot of moisture, so I recommend reheating in the oven or air fryer versus eating it cold or microwaving it. Place slices on a sheet pan in the oven at 400°F for just a few minutes to crisp up again. Or place a few slices in your air fryer at 400°F, checking every few minutes.

More Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes

• BBQ Chicken Pizza
• Air Fryer Gluten-Free Pizza Rolls
• Gluten-Free Instant Pot Lasagna
• Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan
• Homemade Beefaroni