White Pizza Sauce 🧄🧀 Creamy & Delicious, Rich, Savory — the Perfect Base for Bold, Cheese-Forward Pizzas

This white pizza sauce is creamy but balanced — buttery, garlicky, and thick enough to hold up to melty cheese, roasted vegetables, or meat-forward toppings.

It spreads like silk and bakes into a golden layer of flavor that adds depth without overwhelming your crust.

Ingredients (Makes enough for 2–3 pizzas)

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Pinch of nutmeg (optional, but classic)
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan or pecorino
• Optional: ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes or fresh thyme

Instructions

Step 1: Make a Roux

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flavor.

Step 2: Add Milk and Garlic

1. Slowly whisk in the milk to avoid lumps.
2. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
3. Simmer gently, whisking, until thickened to a spreadable sauce (3–5 minutes).

Step 3: Finish With Cheese

1. Remove from heat. Stir in grated parmesan.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning — more salt, pepper, or cheese as needed.
3. Let cool slightly before spreading on pizza dough.

How to Use

• Spread a thin layer on pizza dough — about 2–3 tablespoons per pie.
• Top with mozzarella, mushrooms, spinach, sausage, or roasted garlic for a full white pie.
• Works as a base for white veggie, buffalo chicken, or truffle mushroom pizzas.

Flavor Variations

• Ricotta Blend – Add ¼ cup ricotta for a fluffier, creamy version
• Spicy White Sauce – Stir in Calabrian chili paste or crushed red pepper
• Lemon-Garlic – Add lemon zest + juice at the end for bright contrast
• Herbed Version – Add fresh thyme, rosemary, or basil to the sauce as it cools

Storage

• Keeps in the fridge for 4–5 days
• Reheat gently before using (add a splash of milk if it thickens too much)

Final Thoughts

This White Pizza Sauce is velvety, garlicky, and just rich enough to elevate any pizza it touches — from deep-dish skillet pies to thin-crust, cheese-loaded slices. It’s versatile, freezer-friendly, and seriously delicious.

Spread smooth. Bake golden. Sauce like you mean it. 🧄🧀🍕

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