Description
This easy white cheese pizza is loaded with creamy garlic sauce, stretchy mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan for the ultimate homemade pizza night. It’s the perfect quick dinner idea when you want something cozy and cheesy, and it comes together fast enough for busy weeknights. Serve it with a salad for a simple meal, or slice it smaller for party food ideas and crowd-pleasing appetizers—this easy recipe delivers serious flavor whether you’re after quick breakfast leftovers, easy dinner, or late-night snack vibes.
Ingredients
1 pound pizza dough
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup whole milk or half and half
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
0.5 teaspoon black pepper divided
1.5 cups shredded low moisture mozzarella cheese
0.5 cup shredded provolone cheese
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
0.5 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 475°F 245°C and place a pizza stone or upside down baking sheet on the center rack to heat.
2. Lightly oil a piece of parchment paper or pizza pan and set aside.
3. On a lightly floured surface stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 10 to 12 inch circle trying not to press out all the air bubbles.
4. Transfer the dough to the prepared parchment or pan and brush the top and edges with olive oil using about 1 tablespoon.
5. In a small saucepan melt the butter over medium heat then add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly to form a smooth paste.
7. Slowly pour in the milk or half and half while whisking until no lumps remain and the mixture begins to thicken.
8. Season the sauce with Italian seasoning crushed red pepper 0.5 teaspoon salt and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper then simmer 2 to 3 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon.
9. Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool for a minute so it thickens slightly.
10. Spread a thin even layer of the garlic white sauce over the oiled dough leaving a small border for the crust you may not need all of the sauce.
11. Sprinkle the mozzarella and provolone evenly over the sauce.
12. Add small spoonfuls of ricotta all over the top so each slice will get creamy pockets of cheese.
13. Sprinkle the Parmesan over everything along with the remaining 0.5 teaspoon salt and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper.
14. Carefully slide the pizza on its parchment onto the preheated stone or baking sheet.
15. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes until the crust is golden the cheese is melted and deeply bubbly and the bottom feels crisp when lifted.
16. If you like extra color broil the pizza for 1 to 2 minutes watching closely so the cheese does not burn.
17. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes so the cheese can set slightly.
18. Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil or parsley and a little extra Parmesan on top.
19. Slice into 8 wedges and serve hot.
Notes
For the best crust let store bought dough rest at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before stretching so it becomes soft and easy to shape.
Always grate your mozzarella provolone and Parmesan from the block for superior melt and flavor pre shredded cheese is often coated with starches that prevent smooth melting.
To reheat leftovers place slices in a hot skillet or 400°F 200°C oven for a few minutes to crisp the crust and remelt the cheese instead of using the microwave.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 45
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