White Mushroom Mozzarella Pizza (Print version)

A creamy, savory vegetarian delight with fresh mushrooms and melted mozzarella on golden crust.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought

→ Toppings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 8 ounces white mushrooms, thinly sliced
05 - 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced or shredded
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
10 - Fresh parsley or basil, chopped, for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
02 - On a floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - Brush the dough with olive oil and evenly sprinkle minced garlic over it.
04 - Arrange the sliced mushrooms over the dough. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
05 - Distribute mozzarella slices evenly over the mushrooms. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, oregano, and, if using, red pepper flakes.
06 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
07 - Remove from the oven. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of creamy mozzarella and earthy mushrooms feels like something from a restaurant but comes together in under an hour
  • Everything cooks on one sheet, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying the meal
02 -
  • Thin crust works best because a thick dough can get soggy under all the mushrooms and cheese
  • Room temperature dough stretches much more easily than cold dough straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Slice your mushrooms thin so they cook through in the same amount of time as the crust
  • A hot oven is non-negotiable, that is what gives you the crispy bottom and bubbling top

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