Vegetarian Garlic Parmesan Mushroom Pizza with Crispy Garlic

Total time1 hr 55 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time30 min

Vegetarian Garlic Parmesan Mushroom Pizza with Crispy Garlic

This pizza starts with a rich, garlic-infused white sauce built on a butter-and-flour base, packed with cracked pepper flakes for a little heat, then loaded with deeply caramelized mixed mushrooms and finished with melty, bubbling cheese pulled straight from the oven. The real showstopper is the crispy garlic scattered on top right after baking — thin slices fried in olive oil until golden and shatteringly crisp, adding crunch and a punch of roasted garlic flavor to every bite. Fresh thyme brings an earthy, herbal note that plays beautifully against the deep umami of the sautéed mushrooms, and a flaky sea salt finish ties the whole thing together. The crust bakes up blistered and charred at the edges in a scorching-hot oven, giving you that classic pizzeria-style chew and snap. It's a hearty, vegetable-forward pie that comes together with pantry staples and a little stovetop prep, making it a satisfying option to add to a vegetarian dinner rotation. Slice it hot, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately while that crispy garlic is still at its crunchiest.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the pizza

1 lb store-bought or homemade pizza dough
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2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 lb mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or oyster), sliced ¼ inch thick
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

For the garlic-Parmesan sauce

2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole milk
½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

For the crispy garlic

6 cloves garlic, sliced paper-thin
3 tbsp olive oil

For topping

8 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into rough pieces
¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese

For serving

1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
flaky sea salt, to taste (optional)

Instructions

1
Remove the pizza dough from the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour. Place a baking sheet or pizza stone on the top rack of the oven and preheat to 500°F (260°C) for at least 30 minutes.
2
Make the crispy garlic: combine the 6 paper-thin-sliced garlic cloves and 3 tbsp olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the slices turn pale golden and crisp at the edges, 4–6 minutes — watch closely, as they can go from golden to burnt quickly. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic chips to a paper-towel-lined plate. Reserve the garlic-infused oil in the saucepan.

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