Description
This Pickle Pizza recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional pizza by incorporating tangy dill pickles atop a crispy thin-crust dough, complemented by a creamy garlic sauce made from sour cream and mayonnaise. Topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, this unique and flavorful pizza is easy to prepare and perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
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
- Prepare the Garlic Sauce: In a bowl, combine the smashed garlic, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1-2 teaspoons of water, kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until you achieve a creamy and smooth consistency. This sauce will serve as the flavorful base for your pizza.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure a hot environment for baking a crispy crust.
- Roll Out the Pizza Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thin-crust pizza dough to your desired thickness, ideally to fit your baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread the prepared garlic sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough. Then, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly on top, followed by a layer of thinly sliced dill pickles. Finish with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese over the entire pizza for added flavor.
- Bake the Pizza: Transfer the assembled pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, allow it to cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- You can add red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like dill or basil for extra flavor.
- If you prefer a crispier crust, prebake the pizza dough for 5-7 minutes before adding toppings.
- Use fresh garlic for the sauce to maintain a strong but smooth flavor.
- Adjust the amount of pickles according to your taste preference; more pickles will intensify the tanginess.
- This pizza pairs nicely with a light green salad to balance the richness.
