Can I use different types of pickles?

Absolutely! Sweet pickles, bread and butter pickles, or even pickle spears all work. Each creates a different flavor profile, so experiment to find your favorite.

Will the pickles make the pizza soggy?

Not if you pat them dry first. I always lay pickle slices on paper towels for a few minutes before adding them to the pizza.

Can I make this without the white sauce?

While the creamy sauce is traditional, you could use olive oil and garlic as a base. The white sauce really complements the pickles beautifully though.

How do I prevent the cheese from burning?

Keep an eye on your pizza during the last few minutes of baking. If the cheese browns too quickly, tent it with foil and continue baking until the crust is done.

Dill Pickle Pizza Recipe

Name: Dill Pickle Pizza Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound pizza dough (homemade or store-bought); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); Salt and black pepper (to taste); 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded); 1 cup dill pickles (sliced); 1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped, for garnish); Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for added heat)

Description

A tangy and cheesy Dill Pickle Pizza loaded with mozzarella, creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce, and fresh dill for a unique twist on pizza night.

Ingredients

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1 pound pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 cup dill pickles (sliced)
1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped, for garnish)
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for added heat)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to the temperature specified for your pizza dough (usually around 450°F or 230°C).
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. You can make one large pizza or divide the dough to make smaller individual-sized pizzas.
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until it’s fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low.
Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese while continuously stirring. Keep stirring until the sauce thickens and the cheese is fully melted.
Season the sauce with salt, and black pepper. Stir well and remove it from the heat.
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Spread the white sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
Arrange the sliced dill pickles over the cheese.
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown, and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove the pickle pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two.
Garnish with freshly chopped dill and, if you like it spicy, some crushed red pepper flakes.
Slice your pickle pizza and serve it hot.

Notes

For best results, use cold dill pickles and fresh dill for garnish. Adjust the amount of garlic or red pepper flakes based on your taste preferences.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 40mg