Pickle Pizza with Classic Ranch

Name: Pickle Pizza with Classic Ranch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 garlic clove, pressed or finely grated; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; ⅔ cup milk (2% or whole); 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese; ⅛ teaspoon sea salt; Pinch of black pepper; Store-bought pizza dough (or your favorite homemade recipe; this is mine from @davespizzaoven); ⅓ cup hamburger-style dill pickle slices; ½ cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella; ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar; 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley; Olive oil, for brushing the crust; Freshly grated Parmesan, for finishing; Fresh dill, for finishing; SideDish Classic Ranch, for serving

Alex Snodgrass

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

12 minutes

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, pressed or finely grated
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
⅔ cup milk (2% or whole)
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Pinch of black pepper

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Store-bought pizza dough (or your favorite homemade recipe; this is mine from @davespizzaoven)
⅓ cup hamburger-style dill pickle slices
½ cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella
¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Olive oil, for brushing the crust
Freshly grated Parmesan, for finishing
Fresh dill, for finishing
SideDish Classic Ranch, for serving

Method

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In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a paste. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, until slightly thickened. Stir inParmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before spreading on pizza dough.

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Preheat a pizza steel or stone in the oven on convection bake at 550°F. Pat the pickle slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. On a lightly floured surface, stretch the dough into a 10–12-inch round and transfer to a pizza peel or parchment. Spread a thin, even layer of garlic white sauce over the dough. Top with mozzarella, cheddar, parsley, and pickles. Lightly drizzle the crust edges with olive oil.
Transfer to the oven and bake for 5–8 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the crust is golden and bubbly. Remove from the oven and finish with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped dill. Slice and serve with SideDish Classic Ranch for dipping.