Sweet Italian Sausage Gluten-Free Pizza

• 1 box King Arthur Gluten Free Bread and Pizza Mix
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 3/4 cups lukewarm milk 
• 3 large room temperature eggs

• 4 teaspoons olive oil (or more for pans)
• 1 large Vidalia onion, diced
• 1 package Applegate Organics^® Sweet Italian Sausage, sliced
• 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 package Applegate Naturals^® Emmentaler Swiss Cheese
• 2 ripe pears, cored and sliced
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds

1. Make the pizza dough according to package instructions, allow to rest covered in a bowl for 30 minutes. 
2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with olive oil.
3. Stir dough to deflate, and divide the rested dough in half.
4. Drizzle dough with olive oil, and pat each into a 12 - to 14- inch round on the baking sheet. 
5. Bake crusts until tops and bottoms begin to brown (about 8 to 12 minutes).
6. Remove from oven 

For the Toppings

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat and add sliced sausage. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is completely cooked, approximately 8 -10 minutes.
2. Combine balsamic vinegar, sage and pepper to the sausage mixture.
3. Top baked crusts with slices of Applegate Natural Emmentaler Swiss Cheese, pears and the sausage and onion mixture. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds. 
4. Transfer pizza to the oven. Bake on the bottom rack until the crust is crispy and golden and the cheese is melted, about 10-12 minutes.
5. Serve warm.