White Garlic Cheese Pizza
A creamy, garlic-infused white pizza topped with gooey mozzarella and parmesan, all on a perfectly baked crust. Easy to prepare, this pizza is an indulgent twist on the classic and is perfect for garlic and cheese lovers alike.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza crust homemade or store-bought
- 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella cheese grated
- ½ cup garlic parmesan sauce recipe below
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
For the Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped (or 3 teaspoons jarred minced garlic)
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chiffonade
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
- Whisk in flour and cook 2 minutes, without browning.
- Slowly whisk in milk. Continue whisking until thick, smooth, and bubbly (3–5 minutes).
- Add salt, pepper, and garlic. Whisk well.
- Add parmesan and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 450ºF. Roll out pizza crust on a 12–14″ pan.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/white-garlic-cheese-pizza/
Notes
- For an extra crispy crust, pre-bake the pizza crust for 5 minutes before adding the sauce and cheese.
- Feel free to add other toppings like spinach, mushrooms, or grilled chicken for variety.