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White Pizza with Garlic Recipe

White Pizza with Garlic Recipe

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Indulge in the creamy decadence of a White Pizza with Garlic. This recipe features a rich garlic white sauce as the base, topped with gooey mozzarella and a sprinkle of fresh basil. Perfect for a cozy night in or a casual dinner with friends.

Ingredients

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Garlic White Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced as fine as possible (or 3 teaspoons from a jar)
  • 1¼ cups milk, whole
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons plain flour
  • ¼ cup Parmesan, finely shredded
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Pizza Toppings

  • 1 pre-made or homemade pizza dough
  • 2 tablespoons basil, sliced into thin ribbons as garnish
  • ½ teaspoon Italian herb mix
  • 8 ounces freshly grated mozzarella, low-moisture
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, for brushing
  • ¼ cup extra Parmesan, shredded fresh
  • ½ cup of the Parmesan garlic sauce you made earlier

Instructions

  1. Prepare Garlic White Sauce: Warm butter in a pot, add flour, then gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and Parmesan. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 450°F (232°C). Roll out pizza dough, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with Italian herbs.
  3. Assemble Pizza: Spread garlic sauce on dough, top with mozzarella and extra Parmesan.
  4. Bake: Bake pizza for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and browned.
  5. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle basil ribbons over the hot pizza and serve.

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Keywords: White Pizza, Garlic Pizza, Homemade Pizza, Italian Recipe