White Garlic Pizza 🧄🍕 Creamy, Crispy, and Infused With Roasted Garlic Heat

The White Garlic Pizza ditches the red sauce in favor of roasted garlic, creamy cheese, and a golden, crisp crust that carries every bite.

It’s herbaceous, rich, and deeply savory — the kind of pizza you tear into slice by slice, no distractions needed. White pizza done right is all about texture, restraint, and big garlic energy.

Ingredients (Makes one 12–14″ pizza)

Dough

Use your go-to pizza dough — thin-to-medium crust is ideal.

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White Garlic Base

• 1 head garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for roasting)
• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 tbsp flour
• ¾ cup milk (or half-and-half for richer flavor)
• Salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg
• Optional: 1 tbsp grated parmesan or pecorino for added sharpness

Toppings

• 4 oz shredded mozzarella or fontina
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan
• Optional: dollops of ricotta or goat cheese
• Optional: chopped fresh rosemary, thyme, or parsley
• Crushed red pepper or lemon zest to finish (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Garlic

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Slice the top off a head of garlic, drizzle with oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35–40 minutes until golden and soft.
3. Squeeze out cloves and mash into a paste. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the White Sauce

1. In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
2. Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth and thickened.
3. Stir in mashed garlic, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
4. Add parmesan if using. Let cool slightly.

Step 3: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat to 500°F+ (260°C) with a pizza stone or steel.
2. Heat for at least 15 minutes for best bottom crisp.

Step 4: Assemble

1. Stretch dough into a 12–14″ round.
2. Spread a thin layer of garlic white sauce evenly across the surface.
3. Add shredded cheese and any optional toppings.
4. Brush crust edge with garlic oil or butter for extra golden finish.

Step 5: Bake

1. Bake 6–9 minutes until crust is puffed and golden and cheese is bubbling.
2. Broil briefly for deeper top color if needed.

Step 6: Finish and Serve

1. Top with fresh herbs, lemon zest, or chili flakes.
2. Slice and serve hot — no extra sauces needed.

Flavor Variations

• Garlic & Greens – Add sautéed spinach or kale before baking
• Spicy Garlic – Stir Calabrian chili paste into the white sauce
• Mushroom White Pie – Add sautéed mushrooms on top of the cheese
• Truffle Twist – Drizzle with truffle oil after baking

Drink Pairings

• Beer – Belgian blonde, witbier, or dry-hopped saison
• Wine – Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, or dry Riesling
• Non-Alcoholic – Sparkling lemonade or garlic-herb soda water

Final Thoughts

The White Garlic Pizza is rustic, rich, and built for garlic lovers. No red sauce, no distractions — just golden crust, creamy roasted garlic, and the kind of bold simplicity that speaks for itself.

Roast it slow. Layer it clean. Let the garlic shine. 🧄🍕🔥

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