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Homemade White Garlic Mushroom Pizza

This Homemade White Garlic Mushroom Pizza features a creamy garlic sauce, golden mushrooms, gooey mozzarella, and Parmesan on a crispy homemade crust. An easy restaurant-style pizza perfect for pizza night!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza
  • 1 pizza dough homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz 225g cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
For White Garlic Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Toppings
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Prepare the white garlic sauce. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Add the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, then simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and remove from the heat.
  2. Cook the mushrooms. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden brown. Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning during the last minute of cooking. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) or according to your pizza dough instructions. If using a pizza stone, allow it to preheat for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Assemble the pizza. Stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Spread an even layer of the white garlic sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with the mozzarella cheese, sautéed mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the pizza rest for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, extra Parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Sautéing the mushrooms first prevents a soggy pizza.
  • Use freshly grated mozzarella and Parmesan for the best melt and flavor.
  • Bake on a pizza stone or steel for an extra crispy crust.
  • Add toppings like caramelized onions, spinach, roasted garlic, or truffle oil for a delicious variation.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.