Description
This Pickle Pizza is a tangy and creamy twist on traditional pizza, featuring a zesty pickle-flavored sour cream base topped with dill pickles and a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Ready in just 30 minutes, this unique pizza offers a delightful balance of creamy, cheesy, and tangy flavors on a crispy thin crust, making it a perfect quick and easy appetizer or snack for pickle lovers.
Ingredients
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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 sauce: In a small bowl, combine the smashed garlic, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 to 2 teaspoons of water (to reach desired consistency), kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth and creamy, adjusting the water as needed for spreadability.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow it to preheat fully to ensure a crispy crust.
- Roll out the dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough to your preferred thickness. Transfer the dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone suitable for oven use.
- Spread the sauce: Evenly spread the prepared pickle sour cream sauce over 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, followed by a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Arrange the thinly sliced dill pickles on top of the cheese layers for the distinct pickle flavor.
- Bake the pizza: Place the pizza into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm to enjoy the creamy, tangy, and crispy delight.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of pickles according to your taste preference for a milder or stronger pickle flavor.
- Use thinly sliced pickles to ensure even distribution and avoid sogginess in the crust.
- You can substitute the thin-crust dough with your preferred pizza dough, but cooking times may vary.
- For a crispier crust, use a pizza stone and preheat it in the oven before baking.
- This pizza is best enjoyed immediately after baking for optimal texture and flavor.
