White Mushroom Mozzarella Pizza (Printable)

Savory Italian-style pizza with fresh mushrooms and melted mozzarella on golden crust, ready in 35 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought

→ Toppings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 8 ounces white mushrooms, thinly sliced
05 - 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced or shredded
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
10 - Fresh parsley or basil, chopped, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
02 - On a floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - Brush the dough with olive oil and evenly sprinkle minced garlic over it.
04 - Arrange the sliced mushrooms over the dough. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
05 - Distribute mozzarella evenly over the mushrooms. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, oregano, and red pepper flakes if using.
06 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
07 - Remove from the oven. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • White mushrooms become meaty and golden, creating depth without any meat needed
  • The combination of mozzarella and Parmesan delivers that perfect cheese pull everyone fights over
02 -
  • Mushrooms release water as they cook, so slice them thin and don't overcrowd or you'll end up with soggy crust
  • Let the baked pizza rest for literally 2 minutes before slicing or the cheese will slide off with every cut
03 -
  • Preheat your baking sheet or pizza stone for at least 30 minutes to replicate that brick oven crispiness
  • Cornmeal on the peel prevents sticking and adds restaurant-style crunch to the bottom crust

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