Description
This Pickle Pizza recipe features a tangy garlic sauce spread over a crispy thin-crust pizza base, topped with sliced dill pickles and a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Perfect for pickle lovers looking for a unique and flavorful pizza variation that’s easy to assemble and bake.
Ingredients
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Garlic Sauce
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 teaspoons water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pizza
- 1 package (13 ounces) thin-crust pizza dough or homemade pizza dough
- 2–3 dill pickles, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to ensure it’s hot enough to bake the pizza evenly and get a crispy crust.
- Prepare Garlic Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and smashed garlic, sour cream, mayonnaise, water, kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir well until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Roll Out Dough: Roll out the thin-crust pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. You can use a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and create an easy cleanup.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread the prepared garlic sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough. Then layer the thinly sliced dill pickles on top, followed by an even sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese and a dusting of parmesan cheese.
- Bake Pizza: Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 16-20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted thoroughly and the crust turns golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Once baked, let the pizza rest for about 3 minutes to allow the toppings to set. Then cut into slices and serve warm.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced dill pickles to avoid overpowering the pizza with excessive moisture.
- If you prefer a crispier crust, bake the dough for 3-5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice in the sauce to taste.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the pizza dough with a gluten-free crust.
- Leftover pizza can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in an oven or toaster oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pickle pizza, garlic sauce pizza, dill pickle pizza, thin crust pizza, unique pizza recipe
