Pickle Pizza with Garlic Sauce Recipe
This Pickle Pizza recipe combines the tangy crunch of dill pickles with a creamy garlic sauce and melty cheeses on a crisp thin-crust pizza. The unique blend of flavors makes it a fun and unexpected twist on classic pizza, perfect for pickle lovers looking for a quick and easy homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-20 minutes
- Total Time: 26-30 minutes
- Yield: 1 12-inch pizza (serves 2-3 people) 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 (204°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for a crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese.
- Prepare Garlic Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together the smashed garlic, sour cream, mayonnaise, water, kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until the mixture is creamy and smooth. This sauce will add a flavorful base for the pizza.
- Roll Out Dough: Roll out the thin-crust pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Use either a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread the prepared garlic sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough. Arrange the thinly sliced dill pickles on top, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese for a gooey and flavorful finish.
- Bake: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 16-20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted thoroughly and the crust turns golden brown and crisp.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to sit for about 3 minutes before slicing. This resting period helps the toppings set and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, preheat the pizza stone in the oven before placing the dough on it.
- If you like a stronger garlic flavor, mince the garlic instead of smashing it and adjust to taste.
- Substitute dill pickles with bread-and-butter pickles for a sweeter variation.
- Use homemade pizza dough if preferred for a fresher taste.
- Letting the pizza rest after baking ensures the cheese sets slightly and improves slice integrity.
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