Description
This Pickle Pizza combines the tangy crunch of dill pickles with creamy sauces and melty cheeses atop a thin-crust dough. Perfect for pickle lovers seeking a unique and savory twist on traditional pizza, it features a flavorful garlic sour cream spread, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses baked to golden perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy way to surprise your taste buds with a delightful fusion of flavors.
Ingredients
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Pickle Sauce
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1-2 teaspoons water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pizza
- 1 package (13 ounces) thin-crust pizza dough, or homemade pizza dough
- 2-3 dill pickles, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the pickle sauce: In a small bowl, combine the smashed garlic, sour cream, mayonnaise, water, kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot enough for a crispy thin-crust pizza.
- Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out your pizza dough into a thin, even circle or rectangle, depending on your baking sheet or pizza stone shape.
- Spread the sauce: Evenly spread the prepared pickle sauce across the surface of the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- Add cheese and pickles: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then layer the thinly sliced dill pickles on top. Finally, sprinkle with parmesan cheese for a flavorful finish.
- Bake the pizza: Transfer the assembled pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly. Slice into 8 pieces and serve warm for a delicious snack or meal.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, preheat the pizza stone before placing the pizza on it.
- Adjust the amount of pickles to taste depending on how tangy you prefer your pizza.
- Try adding fresh dill or chives on top after baking for added freshness.
- Use homemade dough for a personalized crust flavor and texture.
- This pizza pairs well with a simple green salad or light beer.
