White Sauce Pizza Recipe 🧄🍕 Creamy, Garlicky, and Built to Be Your New Favorite Slice

White Sauce Pizza trades tomato for a silky garlic cream base that melts into cheese and crisp crust for a savory, comforting bite you’ll want on repeat.

It’s the ultimate indulgent pizza without feeling heavy — rich, aromatic, and endlessly riffable.

Ingredients (For 1 large pizza, 12–14″)

Pizza Dough

• 1 ball of your favorite pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)

White Garlic Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk (or half & half for extra richness)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or nutmeg

Toppings (Flexible!)

• 1–1½ cups shredded mozzarella
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino
• Fresh basil or parsley
• Optional: sautéed mushrooms, spinach, caramelized onions, crumbled bacon, ricotta, or artichoke hearts

Instructions

Step 1: Make the White Sauce

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring until smooth. Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened. Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and optional spices. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 2: Preheat Oven and Prep Dough

Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or steel if you have one. Stretch or roll dough onto a parchment-lined peel or baking sheet.

Step 3: Build the Pizza

Spread a thin, even layer of white sauce over dough (you may not use it all). Top with mozzarella, Parmesan, and any extras. Leave a small border for the crust.

Step 4: Bake

Transfer pizza to the hot oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and crust is golden and crisp.

Step 5: Finish and Serve

Top with chopped herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or chili flakes. Slice and serve hot — cheesy, creamy, and totally addictive.

Flavor Variations

• Add roasted garlic to the sauce for extra depth
• Use truffle oil for a luxurious earthy twist
• Add goat cheese or ricotta for tang and creaminess
• Swap mozzarella for fontina or provolone for meltier texture
• Turn it into a white breakfast pizza with cracked eggs and pancetta

Pro Tips

• Make the sauce ahead and store for 3–4 days
• Don’t overload toppings — white pizza shines with balance
• Use fresh mozzarella for richness, low-moisture for stretch
• Finish with lemon zest or arugula for a brightness boost

Final Thoughts

White Sauce Pizza is indulgent, aromatic, and totally irresistible — a creamy garlic base under melted cheese with a crisp, chewy crust. It’s what you want when you don’t want red sauce but still want major flavor.

Spread it. Bake it. Obsess over it. 🧄🍕🔥

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