Cheesy White Garlic Pizza (Creamy, Extra Cheese & Easy Homemade)
A rich and creamy white garlic pizza topped with melty mozzarella, Parmesan, and a golden homemade crust. Comforting, cheesy, and easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Pizza
- 1 pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded provolone or fontina optional
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil finely chopped (for garnish)
- Black pepper to taste
White Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk or light cream
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 230°C / 450°F. If using a pizza stone, preheat it as well.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and thick. Season lightly with salt and remove from heat.
- Roll out the pizza dough and place it on a baking tray or pizza stone.
- Spread the white garlic sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, provolone (if using), and Parmesan evenly over the sauce.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and black pepper. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Extra garlic flavor: Add roasted garlic to the sauce for deeper, sweeter notes.
- Creamier texture: Dollop small spoonfuls of ricotta over the cheese before baking.
- Spicy kick: Sprinkle chili flakes over the pizza before or after baking.
- Vegetable add-ins: Mushrooms, spinach, or caramelized onions pair beautifully with the white sauce.
Storage
- Store leftover pizza slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven or a skillet to maintain a crisp crust and gooey cheese.
Avoid microwaving, as it tends to soften the crust too much.