Mushroom Pizza

When you want a gourmet pizza, you will come back to this Mushroom Pizza over and over again. Our mushroom pizza recipe is the definition of a gourmet pizza – thin, rustic, and light. A mix of cream cheese, mozzarella, and brie make for the perfect creaminess to balance the bitterness of the kale! The crunch of the crust is perfection.

Nothing beats a homemade pizza recipe, and making today’s mushroom pizza using my popular No Knead Pizza Dough was something I had to share! That pizza dough recipe is LIFE changing—so easy and so tasty! The crust is airy and crispy at the same time!

While the classic Margherita Pizza flavor is always a hit with kids, this mushroom pizza is a hit with adults! When I’m rushed, I make those Air Fryer Pizza Rolls in 5 minutes for a satisfying pizza recipe like not other! Or my Pizza Bites which is like pizza popcorn–a recipe your family will adore!

When I’m feeling fancy, I’ll make myself this treat of a pizza!

WHY THIS MUSHROOM PIZZA RECIPE WORKS

This perfect no-knead pizza dough recipe is prepared a day ahead. The toppings are prepared and the pizza is baked the day you want pizza. It’s as easy as take-out, only you get to control everything on your pizza and have the crust you prefer.

Decadent, upscale pizza like this is perfect for any occasion. The richness of the brie perfectly complements the slight bitterness of the kale with the earthiness of mushrooms.

INGREDIENTS FOR MUSHROOM PIZZA

• No-Knead Pizza Dough. One batch.
• Olive Oil. For sauteeing the garlic, mushrooms and kale in a skillet.
• Garlic. Minced, real garlic is best. Jarred garlic will work, but can start to taste bitter in the jar.
• Cremini Mushrooms. This is a common form of mushroom, also known as button mushrooms or white mushrooms if picked early enough to be white instead of brown.
• Onions. Red or white
• Red Pepper Flakes. This is optional, but highly recommend for a little heat.
• Salt. For seasoning to taste.
• Light Cream Cheese. Make sure you let it sit out until it is room temperature.
• Mozzarella Cheese. A good quality mozzarella makes all the difference.
• Brie Cheese. Pick whatever you like, it does not need to be the most expensive.
• Fresh Minced Kale. For sprinkling on the pizza after it comes out of the oven.

HOW TO MAKE MUSHROOM PIZZA

Divide the dough in half and roll out the dough to your desired thickness. Remember the dough will puff up to about twice its thickness while baking. Cover the dough and let it sit for about 10 minutes.

So, I sauteed the onions and mushrooms here with some garlic for just a minute or so to get the flavors going.

WHITE SAUCE FOR MUSHROOM PIZZA

To make this a white pizza without the hassle of cooking a white sauce, I use a few shortcuts:

• Use herbed cream cheese in the flavor of your choice–I used garlic and herb. You can otherwise use plain cram hceese and flavor it with garlic/onion powder and some dried herbs.
• Salt
• Cream or half n half for a lighter version. You need to mix in the cream until the sauce is spreadable yet not leaky.

Once the sauce is ready, you” then slather is over the ready pizza dough on a baking sheet or paper. 

Then go in with your toppings: the sauteed onions and mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, brie cheese, basil pesto and ready to bake!

Bake the mushroom pizza for 12-15 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of your dough.

Golden and crispy on the outside, airy on the inside, and a load of flavors from the toppings — this mushroom pizza is everything!

TIPS FOR MUSHROOM PIZZA RECIPE

• For the perfect crust, preheat your oven to the highest setting possible, and place a pizza stone or a rimless baking sheet, or an inverted baking sheet on the middle rack of your oven. ( For more details and tips on making pizza dough and adjusting the crust preference, you can read the no-knead pizza dough recipe post).
• If you want a richer white sauce, add extra cream cheese or heavy cream.
• For best results, make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature!

FAQ

How to Prepare Mushrooms for Pizza?

For this recipe, saute the mushrooms with the garlic and kale for one minute.

What Mushrooms go Best on Pizza?

Cremini Mushrooms are what we use in our mushroom pizza recipe, but any mushroom can work.

Are Mushrooms on Pizza Good for You?

Yes. Mushrooms have a reasonable amount of nutritional value.

MORE GREAT BRIE RECIPES

• Baked Brie Toast with Cranberries
• Fig Olive Tapenade Stuffed Brie
• Strawberry Brie Lollipop Pies
• Cheese-Stuffed Burgers With Onions And Mushrooms

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Mushroom Pizza

This mushroom pizza recipe is what gourmet pizza stands for. It’s perfectly flavored, thin, rustic and light. A mix of cream cheese, mozzarella, and brie makes for the perfect creaminess to balance the bitterness of brie. 

Course main

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword mushroom pizza, mushroom pizza recipe, white sauce pizza

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 2 medium pizza

Calories 1116 kcal

Author Mahy

Ingredients

• 1 batch no knead pizza dough
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 cup cremini mushrooms sliced
• 1 onion sliced
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional, but recommended)
• 1 pinch salt
• 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese grated
• 1 cups brie cheese cut up into 1 inch square pieces

White Pizza Sauce

• 1/3 cup cream cheese flavored or plain
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2-3 Tablespoons heavy cream or half n half

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to the highest setting, and place a pizza stone or a rimless baking sheet or an inverted baking sheet on the middle rack of your oven. ( For more details and tips on baking pizza dough and adjusting the crust preference, you can read the no knead pizza dough recipe post).
2. Divide the dough in half and roll out the dough to your desired thickness ( and always remember the dough will puff up to about twice it’s thickness while baking). Let the dough sit covered for about 10 minutes.
   

3. In the meantime, preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add in the olive oil.

   

4. Add the garlic, mushrooms, and onions and sauté for about 7 minutes until they cook. Add the salt and pepper flakes and sauté for a few more seconds.

5. To make the white sauce: Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.

   
6. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down for 10 minutes (alternatively you may chill it for 5 minutes).

7. Spread this white sauce mixture over the pizza dough as evenly as you can—it doesn’t have to be perfect. And top with a thin layer of mozzarella then scatter the mushrooms and onions, and brie cheese.

   

8. you can add some dollops of basil pesto

9. Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes ( depending on the size and thickness of your dough).
   

10. When the pizza is done, enjoy right away

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

 

• For the perfect crust, preheat your oven to the highest setting, and place a pizza stone or a rimless baking sheet or an inverted baking sheet on the middle rack of your oven. ( For more details and tips on making pizza dough and adjusting the crust preference, you can read the no knead pizza dough recipe post).
• If you want a richer white sauce, add extra cream cheese or heavy cream to the sauteed mushroom and kale.
• For best results, make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Mushroom Pizza

Amount Per Serving (1 pizza)

Calories 1116 Calories from Fat 504

% Daily Value*

Fat 56g86%

Saturated Fat 29g181%

Cholesterol 152mg51%

Sodium 2505mg109%

Potassium 793mg23%

Carbohydrates 107g36%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 16g18%

Protein 51g102%

Vitamin A 7743IU155%

Vitamin C 82mg99%

Calcium 514mg51%

Iron 7mg39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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