Gouda and Red Onion Pizza



2 Tbsp.olive oil
1 large red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1 Tbsp. snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4 tsp.salt
1/4 tsp.freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp.cornmeal
1 10- to 13.8-oz. package refrigerated pizza dough
8 oz.Gouda or Edam cheese, shredded (2 cups)

1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion. Cook until onion is tender but not brown, stirring often (5 to 7 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in thyme, salt and black pepper; set aside.
2. Grease a baking sheet and sprinkle with the cornmeal. Pat pizza dough into a 12x8-inch rectangle on the baking sheet. Brush pizza dough with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle pizza dough with cheese to within 1/2 inch of edges. Spoon onion mixture over the cheese.
3. Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degrees F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until crust is golden. Cut into 12 pieces.

Makes 12 appetizers..