Description
This tangy and savory Pickle Pizza recipe features a creamy garlic sauce, thinly sliced dill pickles, and a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses atop a crispy thin-crust pizza dough. Perfect for pickle lovers looking to try a unique twist on classic pizza, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it an excellent option for a fun and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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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 the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow it to preheat thoroughly to ensure a crispy crust once baked.
- Prepare the garlic sauce: In a small bowl, combine the smashed garlic, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1-2 teaspoons of water (adjust to get desired consistency), kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thin-crust pizza dough into a 12-inch circle or rectangle, depending on your preference and baking sheet shape.
- Spread the sauce: Evenly spread the prepared garlic sauce over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges.
- Add cheese and pickles: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, followed by the thinly sliced dill pickles. Finally, sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top to add an extra layer of flavor.
- Bake the pizza: Transfer the assembled pizza onto a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted and bubbled slightly.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- You can substitute dill pickles with bread-and-butter pickles for a sweeter flavor.
- Adjust the amount of garlic in the sauce for a milder or stronger garlic taste.
- Feel free to add red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
- Use a pizza stone if available to enhance crust crispiness.
