Garlic and pizza lovers rejoice, as we have quite possibly the most garlicky pizza you will ever eat. This Garlic Mushroom Pizza recipe is so easy to make and comes with a serious garlicky punch.
Boy does this have a lot of garlic in it! I mean, I know that it has garlic in the title of it, so you would expect a fair amount of garlic. But then expect a lot more on top of that! This is not a meal for a first date, but it is one for garlic lovers.
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Why should you try it?
- Ready in 20 minutes
- Great way to use up mushrooms
- Perfect for garlic lovers
- Cheaper and quicker than takeout pizza
Step by step
One: Slice the mushrooms fairly thinly.
Two: Mix together the oil and half of the garlic.
Three: Roll out the pizza dough.
Four: Add some spray oil to a frying pan and add the mushrooms and the rest of the garlic. Gently heat for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Five: Put the garlic mushrooms on top of the pizza and add the torn basil and Parmesan. Add some cracked black pepper and a pinch of sea salt and put in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F/Gas 6 for 15-20 minutes until the dough has risen and is cooked through.
How garlicky is it?
Very! You could tone down the garlic levels of this, but where is the fun in that? Garlic is quite possibly one of the best flavours there is and I fall firmly in the camp of you can never have too much.
Garlic and mushrooms are one of those classic matches and when they are put on a pizza - it's close to perfection.
No pizza sauce?
This isn't like your traditional pizza - as you may have noticed from the photos that there is no marinara. *shocked face*. We love a slow cooker marinara as much as the next person, but this pizza is really all about the garlic, so no tomato based sauce needed.
Instead, the dough is smothered in a garlic oil mixture to keep it moist and add some extra garlic flavour, obviously.
A punchy garlic sauce with tons of garlicky mushrooms - what more can a garlic and pizza lover want?! Maybe some mints to eat before you speak to anyone after eating this!
Then on top of that it is loaded with garlic mushrooms and shavings of Parmesan are scattered on before it goes in the oven. You could add a sprinkle of garlic granules on top, but that is probably too much garlic, even for me!
Pizza base
Making your own pizza dough is easier that you might think. Is it quick? No. But it isn't complicated and the effort is worth it for deliciously crispy homemade dough.
If you want a quicker Garlic Mushroom Pizza option, then you can make these on a flatbread or pitta. You could even make it on a tortilla for a lower calorie version, but the mushrooms are fairly heavy so it might not hold it together very well.
What to serve it with
Pizza and fries is the perfect combo isn't it? Why not try our Best Air Fryer Fries or Garlic Polenta Fries. Want something a little lighters? These Baked Carrot Fries are delicious.
FAQs
The only non-vegan part of this pizza is the cheese. Simply swap that out for one of the many great vegan cheeses available and you have yourself a vegan mushroom pizza!
You can store slices of pizza in the fridge for 2-3 days. Stack slices on top of each other and put baking paper in between each one. Then you can wrap the stack in plastic wrap and and put in the fridge.
To freeze, wrap the slices individually in plastic wrap and keep in the freezer for up to three months.
Make sure the pizza is fully defrosted before reheating. You can reheat in a microwave, but you will end up with limp, soggy pizza! For best results follow these steps: Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Place a slice of pizza on some foil on a baking tray and spray with a little cold water. Cover the pizza loosely with more foil and bake for 15-20 minutes. This will result in a perfectly heated pizza with a crispy crust.
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Recipe
Garlic Mushroom Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 Portion of homemade whole wheat pizza dough
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil
- 6 Garlic cloves - crushed
- 250 g Mixed mushrooms - (we used shiitake, oyster and mini portobello)
- 0.75 cup Basil - torn
- 40 g Parmesan - shaved
Instructions
- Roll out 1 portion of homemade pizza dough. In a bowl, mix together the olive oil and half the garlic and spread over the pizza dough.
- Add some spray oil to a frying pan and add the mushrooms and rest of the garlic. Gently heat for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Put the garlic mushrooms on top of the pizza and add the torn basil and parmesan. Add some cracked black pepper and a pinch of sea salt and put in a preheated oven at 200C for 15-20 minutes until the dough has risen and is cooked through.
Emily Wilson
Oh you have me craving pizza now. I love garlic, but I might have to tone this down a little bit for my boyfriend. Definitely going to try it at the weekend though.
Rosie
We made this last night and it was so good. Really garlicy, but then you did warn us haha. We had it with a big green salad and it was so filling. Can’t wait for more homemade pizza recipes.
Rachel
I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms but this sure does look and sound delicious! xo
Angela Bethea
This sounds really perfect for me! I totally love pizza and I'll definitely try this one too.
Joanna
Mmmm, this recipe sounds so delicious! I love garlic, I add it in every meal I cook. I never tried a pizza with garlic and mushrooms but the combination sounds so yummy.
nicol
I don't see a problem with a lot of garlic. garlic mushrooms are a perfect combo and it being on a pizza is the cherry on top
Emma-Louise Dean
I'm not typically a fan of mushrooms but wow this looks good! And I totally agree with you - there's never any such thing as too much garlic! xo
Tanya Brannan
Now you are talking!!! The combination of garlic and cheese will always be one of my favourites. I am not a massive marinara fan anyway, so just using garlic oil is a brilliant idea.
This looks so fresh and tasty, and both of my children would love it too!
Baby Isabella
Three of my mummy favourite things - mushrooms, garlic and pizza! She'd love this - me on the other hand I'd be picking off the mushrooms...
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
Wow that is a lot of garlic but I bet it tastes incredible I am a huge mushroom fan and this is definitely my kind of pizza!
Lauretta at Home and Horizon
This looks delicious! I love garlic mushroom so I would definitely have to try this.
Mellissa Williams
I think you have just made the most perfect pizza - I love garlic mushrooms and I adore pizza so the thought of the two together is making my mouth water!
kirsty
I've never made my own pizza dough before but I would be interested in giving it a go. I do love making pitta pizzas and always looking for new toppings I think I'd tone done the garlic a bit though but it does sound healthy and tasty even without a sauce.
Chrissy Faery
Wow! I'm a huge garlic lover and this looks and sounds amazing! I'll definitely be trying (a vegan version) of this out!! xx
emma white
oh wow this looks and sounds amazing its going on my meal plan this week
Charli
I absolutely love garlic - the more garlic the better! Especially whole roasted cloves. Add spinach to the pizza and this is my heaven x
C x
Helen Costello
I did chuckle about not eating this on a first date! Would be the true test of a future relationship but looks good enough to take on the challenge!
Alison Rost
Looks seriously delicous! I must admit I was surprised there was no marinara sauce but all that garlic won't make me miss it. I will make this for my husband and make some again for game day!
The London Mum
Garlicky mushrooms are some of my favourite things ever! Never had it on a pizza before but I know I'd love it!