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White Mushroom Pizza

Irresistible White Mushroom Pizza that Melts in Your Mouth

This White Mushroom Pizza features creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and sautéed mushrooms, making it a comforting and satisfying dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be swapped with canola oil if needed.
  • 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal Whole wheat flour is a suitable alternative.
  • 1 pound Pizza Dough Homemade or store-bought.
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use salted butter, reduce other added salt.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh garlic is best.
  • 8 ounces Cremini Mushrooms Thinly sliced; white button mushrooms can be a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Can be replaced with dried basil or oregano.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh oregano is a wonderful alternative.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For the Cheesy Delight
  • 8 slices Wisconsin Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Buffalo mozzarella is a great alternative.
  • 1 cup Wisconsin Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese works as a substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Pizza Pan
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for White Mushroom Pizza
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Lightly coat a pizza pan with olive oil.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in sliced cremini mushrooms, thyme, and oregano. Cook for 5-6 minutes until tender.
  4. Roll out your pizza dough into a 12-inch round on a clean surface sprinkled with yellow cornmeal.
  5. Layer mozzarella slices, dollops of ricotta, and sautéed mushrooms evenly on the dough.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  7. Let the pizza cool for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Cook mushrooms thoroughly to avoid a soggy crust. Consider straining ricotta before use for better texture.

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