White Mushroom Mozzarella Pizza (Print View)

Savory pizza with white mushrooms and melted mozzarella, seasoned with aromatic herbs for a satisfying vegetarian meal.

# 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

# How to Make It:

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 desired.
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 Tips:

01 -
  • The white mushrooms create an earthy richness that makes you forget this pizza has no tomato sauce
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, perfect for those weeknights when takeout feels like the only option
  • The combination of mozzarella and Parmesan creates this incredible pull-apart texture that makes everyone reach for another slice
02 -
  • A pizza stone makes a noticeable difference in crust texture, but a preheated baking sheet works surprisingly well too
  • Do not overload the mushrooms, I learned this the hard way when my pizza came out soggy from trapped moisture
  • Let the dough come to room temperature before stretching, cold dough fights back and will just keep shrinking on you
03 -
  • If the crust is burning before the cheese is done, tent the pizza with foil for the last few minutes
  • Let the pizza rest for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing, this keeps the cheese from sliding off immediately

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