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Mushroom pizza

Why we love this recipe

Mushroom lovers: you’re in for a treat this this one! When Alex and I went to Big Sur, California last year, we had one incredible mushroom pizza with a breathtaking mountain view. It tasted so good, we knew we needed to recreate a version for you!

Our spin on that mushroom pizza is a white pizza (meaning no tomato sauce) topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, tangy goat cheese dollops, savory sauteed mushrooms, and a handful of fresh herbs. It truly is the best mushroom pizza we’ve had: and we can’t wait to share the recipe with you.

Mushroom Pizza with Herbs

Best types of mushrooms for pizza

What kind of mushrooms go on pizza? Literally any kind of fresh mushroom will work here, but not canned.

Mushroom pizza | White pizza

Tips for making mushroom pizza

This mushroom pizza is a white pizza, meaning there is no tomato sauce! Of course, you can add tomato sauce if you’d like: our fan-favorite pizza sauce takes 5 minutes and has loads of flavor. Here are a few tips for this pie:

  • Mushroom pizza is great with or without tomato sauce. Traditionally, an Italian white pizza is anything without tomato sauce: we start ours by brushing the crust with olive oil. Then add the cheese and toppings! You can add pizza sauce if you prefer.
  • Sauté the mushrooms with herbs and lemon juice. Sautéing makes sure the mushrooms are juicy and seasoned. This one adds some chopped fresh herbs and a little lemon juice for next-level flavor.
  • Add goat cheese for creaminess. Dollops of goat cheese are required, in our opinion: they add a creamy texture and a tangy pop to the flavor.

Notes on fresh herbs

For this recipe, we used a mixture of thyme, oregano, and chives: but you could use any that you like. Of course basil would be a natural option, or a small amount of chopped rosemary! Just be sure to use rosemary in moderation: it has a very strong flavor.

We love to grow our own fresh herbs: we find one of the most satisfying things is to run out to the garden and harvest a few! You don’t even need garden space: you can just grow herbs in pots as long as you have a sunny ledge. For all of our tips on fresh herbs, see this post on How to Grow Herbs.

Mushroom pizza

Dietary notes

This mushroom pizza is vegetarian.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use a store-bought pizza dough?

Absolutely! While homemade dough is delicious, a good quality store-bought dough saves time. However, our homemade pizza dough is worth the effort!

Do I need to cook the mushrooms before putting them on the pizza?

Yes, it’s recommended. Sautéing the mushrooms until they release their moisture prevents them from drying out on the pizza.

Can I use a different cheese instead of goat cheese?

While goat cheese adds a tangy flavor, you can experiment with feta, ricotta, or even a mild blue cheese like Gorgonzola.

What other toppings would go well with this pizza?

Caramelized onions, roasted garlic, tomato confit, or a drizzle of truffle oil would complement the flavors.

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Mushroom pizza

Mushroom Pizza with Fresh Herbs


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  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 7 minutes
  • Yield: 8
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Description

This mushroom pizza is a white pizza that’s covered with mozzarella cheese, goat cheese, and fresh herbs. It’s perfection!


Ingredients

  • 1 ball Best Pizza Dough (or Food Processor Dough or Thin Crust Dough)
  • 1 ½ cups sliced mixed mushrooms (such as baby bella aka cremini, button, shiitake, and oyster)
  • 1 tablespoon each finely chopped fresh thyme and oregano, plus more sprigs for topping
  • ¼ teaspoon plus 1 pinch kosher salt, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 to 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
  • Semolina flour or cornmeal, for dusting the pizza peel

Instructions

  1. Make the pizza dough: Follow the Best Pizza Dough recipe to prepare the dough. (This takes about 15 minutes to make and 45 minutes to rest.)
  2. Place a pizza stone in the oven and preheat to 500°F. OR preheat your pizza oven (here’s the pizza oven we use).
  3. Prepare the toppings: Clean the mushrooms and slice them. In a saute pan or skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil to medium high heat. Add the mushrooms, chopped herbs, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. When mushrooms are tender, reduce the heat to low, add lemon juice. Remove from the heat.
  4. Bake the pizza: When the oven is ready, dust a pizza peel with cornmeal or semolina flour. (If you don’t have a pizza peel, you can use a rimless baking sheet or the back of a rimmed baking sheet. But a pizza peel is well worth the investment!) Stretch the dough into a circle; see How to Stretch Pizza Dough for instructions. Then gently place the dough onto the pizza peel.
  5. Brush a thin layer of olive oil onto the crust. Then top with the mozzarella cheese in an even layer, then the cooked mushrooms, and crumbles of goat cheese. Garnish with the chopped chives and additional thyme sprigs. Sprinkle with 1 pinch kosher salt.
  6. Use the pizza peel to carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone. Bake the pizza until the cheese and crust are nicely browned, about 5 to 7 minutes in the oven (or 1 minute in a pizza oven). Slice into pieces and serve immediately.
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Italian

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