Creamy Pizza Sauce and Topping
Transform your homemade pizza nights with this indulgent Creamy Pizza Sauce and Topping recipe, a dreamy alternative to traditional red pizza sauce. Perfectly blending the richness of a Parmesan-infused white sauce with sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions, and tender cooked chicken, this pizza is a flavor-packed delight. The sauce, made with a velvety base of butter, milk, and heavy cream, adds a luxurious creaminess, while shredded mozzarella melts to golden, bubbly perfection in the oven. Topped with fresh basil, this gourmet-style pizza is ready in under 45 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Whether you're seeking a unique twist on pizza or simply craving something comforting, this recipe will elevate your pizza game to the next level.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 cup Mushrooms (sliced)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast (shredded or cubed)
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
Add the all-purpose flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute to create a roux.
Gradually pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
Add the sliced mushrooms, red onion, and bell peppers. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
Spread the prepared creamy sauce evenly over a prepared pizza dough base.
Layer the sautéed vegetables and shredded or cubed cooked chicken over the sauce.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the toppings.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and melted.
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Let cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing.
Serve hot and enjoy your creamy pizza masterpiece!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.3 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.7 g | 358% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 583 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 3822 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 159.5 g | 319% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 2182 mg | 168% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2388 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
