Description
A zesty, cheesy, and irresistibly tangy twist on a classic, this Pickle Pizza combines creamy garlic sauce, melty mozzarella, and crisp dill pickles on a golden crust for a truly unforgettable bite.
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough: 1 pound (homemade or store-bought)
- Mozzarella Cheese: 2 cups shredded
- Dill Pickles: 1 cup thinly sliced
- Garlic: 2 cloves minced
- Mayonnaise: 1/4 cup
- Sour Cream: 1/4 cup
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh Dill: 1 tablespoon chopped
- Red Pepper Flakes (Optional): 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt and Black Pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside for at least 15 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the garlic sauce.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and transfer it to parchment paper.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread the garlic sauce over the dough, then top with mozzarella, pickles, red pepper flakes, and fresh dill.
- Cook to Perfection: Transfer the pizza (with parchment) onto the preheated surface and bake for 12–15 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Brush crust with olive oil and sprinkle with more dill.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and enjoy while warm.
Notes
- Pat pickles dry to prevent sogginess.
- Use parchment paper for easy transfer and cleanup.
- Customize with different cheeses or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg