Description
White Garlic Pizza Sauce is a creamy, garlicky, cheesy sauce that turns pizza night into something extra special. Perfect for a quick dinner, easy recipe rotation, homemade pizza night, and family food ideas, this rich sauce pairs beautifully with mozzarella, chicken, bacon, and fresh herbs for one of the best easy dinner and comfort food dinner ideas to keep on repeat.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound pizza dough
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup cooked chicken, chopped
1/4 cup cooked bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
4. Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking until smooth.
5. Stir in the salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.
6. Cook until the sauce thickens, then remove it from the heat.
7. Preheat the oven to 475°F and shape the pizza dough into a 12-inch round.
8. Brush the edge of the dough with olive oil.
9. Spread the white garlic pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.
10. Top with mozzarella, cooked chicken, and cooked bacon.
11. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
12. Finish with parsley and thyme, then slice and serve.
Notes
Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor and aroma.
Do not overcook the garlic or it can turn bitter.
Let the pizza rest for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing so the cheese and sauce can settle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 32mg