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By: Becky Hardin

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This White Pizza recipe tastes just like the popular Mellow Mushroom Pizza favorite. Loaded with tomatoes, feta, and herbs, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again!

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What’s in this White Pizza Recipe?

Everybody needs a good pizza recipe to keep in their back pocket and bring out on those lazy weeknights. I know I do. For me, this Great White Pizza is just that. It’s delicious, simple, and just the right amount of decadence.

  • Prepared Pizza Crust: I used Stonefire Artisan Thin Pizza Crust (not sponsored, just love it!). You could also use cauliflower crust, or try homemade pizza dough!
  • Olive Oil: Helps the cheese and toppings stick to the pizza crust.
  • Garlic: Adds rich earthy flavor to the pizza.
  • Cheese: A blend of Parmesan, mozzarella, provolone, and feta cheese makes this pizza ultra creamy and cheesy.
  • Tomatoes: I used both fresh Roma tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes for a one-two punch of tomato flavor!
  • Black Pepper: Adds just a hint of spice.

Pro Tip: Try making individual pizzas on naan bread!

Variations on Great White Pizza

The Roma were juicy and tangy and the sun-dried tomatoes provided a slightly sweet element to the delicious pizza. But just like any pizza, the sky’s the limit to what kind and how many toppings you use. Feel free to get creative! Roasted red peppers, onions, or basil would all be great additions. A drizzle of balsamic glaze would really set it off!

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What is meant by white pizza?

White pizza is a pizza made without tomato sauce and topped with white cheeses. It’s often referred to as Pizza Bianca.

Is white pizza authentic Italian?

Yes! Pizza Bianca comes from Rome, Italy!

Does white pizza have sauce?

No! Traditional white pizza does not have sauce. Instead, it is topped with olive oil, garlic, cheese, and toppings.

Why is white pizza so good?

White pizza is extra delicious because the cheese flavors can really shine!

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How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes, or until warmed through.

How to Freeze

Freeze individual slices of pizza in Ziplock bags or tightly wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this tasty pizza with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping. A hearty Olive Garden salad and some breadsticks would make the perfect start to your meal.

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Recipe

White Pizza Recipe (Mellow Mushroom Copycat)

4.54 from 43 votes

Author: Becky Hardin – The Cookie Rookie

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 8 minutes minutes

Total: 18 minutes minutes

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Inspired by Mellow Mushroom's Great White Pizza, this white pizza is the perfect recipe for a night in!

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Ingredients

  • 1 prepared pizza crust
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • tablespoons minced garlic divided
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan divided
  • ¼ cup sundried tomatoes rinsed and drained if packed in oil
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella/provolone blend cheese
  • 2 Roma tomatoes sliced
  • ¼ cup feta cheese
  • Ground black pepper for topping

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F

  • Brush 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the middle of your pizza crust, leaving about an inch on all sides for the crust.

    1 prepared pizza crust, 2½ tablespoons olive oil

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  • Brush 1 tablespoon of garlic onto the olive oil and sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese.

    1½ tablespoons minced garlic, ¼ cup grated parmesan

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  • Add sundried tomatoes, spaced out evenly.

    ¼ cup sundried tomatoes

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  • Top the entire center of crust with the shredded cheese.

    1 cup shredded mozzarella/provolone blend cheese

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  • Add roma tomato slices and feta, spacing evenly.

    2 Roma tomatoes, ¼ cup feta cheese

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  • Brush outside circle of crust with the remaining olive oil, garlic, parmesan, and pepper.

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  • Bake pizza for 6-8 minutes (or according to crust instructions), until crust is browned and cheese is fully melted.

  • Broil for 3-4 minutes (optional) to make the cheese bubble and brown even more. Top with ground black pepper if desired.

    Ground black pepper

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Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!

Becky’s tips

  • Leave some space around the edge of the pizza crust when you add the toppings.
  • To get the cheese browned, once baked, you can place it under the broiler for a few minutes.
  • Feel free to add whatever other toppings you like, the sky’s the limit!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 510kcal (26%) Carbohydrates: 56g (19%) Protein: 20g (40%) Fat: 24g (37%) Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 36mg (12%) Sodium: 926mg (40%) Potassium: 360mg (10%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 5g (6%) Vitamin A: 601IU (12%) Vitamin C: 8mg (10%) Calcium: 349mg (35%) Iron: 4mg (22%)

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Linda

Posted on 4/25/2021

I love I love this as I can’t eat red sauce. I love stone fire dough. Thanks!White Pizza (Mellow Mushroom Copycat) Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (22)

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Becky Hardin

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Thanks for stopping by, Linda!

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Megan Barba

Posted on 7/17/2020

Made this for our anniversary dinner with homemade Caesar salad and the pizza was by far the better part! I usually do the herbed dough from TJ’s but just did a pillsbury crust because #covid. It was so dang good. I mixed the garlic, parm cheese, salt and pepper together at the beginning and used it for the base and on the outer crust. 10/10 would recommend!White Pizza (Mellow Mushroom Copycat) Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (25)

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Becky Hardin

Posted on 7/20/2020

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Happy Anniversary! It sounds like you both had a wonderful night and a fantastic meal!

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Jessica L.

Posted on 7/24/2019

My hubby, 8 year old son and I loved this! My 5 year old still hates pizza even though she tried a piece lol. My 2 year old is on a trying things strike so yeah. ???? We made it for the first time today and added fresh basil to it after it was finished cooking. I combined step 2, 3 and 7 unknowingly because I didn’t read all the way through instructors first, lol. Plus, I have an 8, 5.5 and 2 year old and am very pregnant so just trying to get dinner on the table quickly. ???? Thank you though for this quick, easy delicious recipe!!White Pizza (Mellow Mushroom Copycat) Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (28)

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Becky Hardin

Posted on 7/26/2019

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We will never understand kids! Great that most of you loved it!

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Rose

Posted on 9/4/2018

Pizza looks great! What kind of pizza pan are you using?

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Becky Hardin

Posted on 9/20/2018

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You can find the one I use HERE. Thanks!

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FAQs

What makes Mellow Mushroom dough so good? ›

The distinctive sweet flavor and soft texture of Mellow Mushroom pizza crust starts with a dough made from five simple ingredients and mixed with single-source Appalachian spring water.

Does Mellow Mushroom have a white pizza? ›

Inspired by Mellow Mushroom's Great White Pizza, this white pizza is the perfect recipe for a night in!

What toppings are good on a white pizza? ›

Best White Pizza Toppings
  • Chicken. Chicken and cheese. ...
  • Bacon. This fan-favorite topping adds saltiness that can cut through the heavy white sauce. ...
  • Mushroom. This topping brings a subtle meatiness but without the meat, so vegetarian lovers rejoice! ...
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How many calories are in a small Great White pizza from Mellow Mushroom? ›

There are 380 calories in 1 serving of Mellow Mushroom Great White Pizza - Small Slice.

Why is Mellow Mushroom dough brown? ›

MM has replaced the common sugar ingredient with molasses. The molasses gives the crust it's darker color and I think it adds a more complex flavor to it overall.

Where is the oldest Mellow Mushroom? ›

Originally established in Atlanta, Georgia near Georgia Tech's campus on Spring Street, three college friends banded together to open their first Mellow restaurant with one common passion: the art of pizza baking.

What cheese does Mellow Mushroom use? ›

Each build your own pizza starts with the classic Mellow pizza crust, red sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Select ingredients to build your own pizza. Ingredients can be added to the whole pizza or just one-half of the pizza. Thin crust, gluten-free crust (available for small pizzas only) and vegan cheese also available.

What is a New York white pizza? ›

White pizza (Italian: pizza bianca) is a style of pizza that does not use tomato sauce. The pizza generally consists of pizza dough, olive oil, garlic, cheese, salt and, sometimes, toppings including vegetables such as spinach, tomato and herbs.

What is a white Roman pizza? ›

Pizza bianca literally translates as 'white pizza' but in actual fact, it is closer to a bread product than what many people consider to be pizza. A simple dough made of flour, yeast, salt, water, and olive oil, it is left to rise for many hours or days to encourage a light airiness.

Is white pizza sauce the same as Alfredo? ›

Is Alfredo sauce the same as white pizza sauce? Alfredo sauce is not necessarily the same as traditional white pizza sauce, even though the ingredient profiles are similar. Alfredo sauce has a pourable consistency because it's usually paired with pasta, while white pizza sauce has a thicker spreadable consistency.

Is white pizza healthier than regular pizza? ›

Ultimately, white pizza isn't necessarily healthier than red. While skipping the sauce could save on calories and sodium, the extra cheese and oil substituted in a white pizza can be just as bad. But if you suffer from reflux or other gastric issues, white pizza might be the better choice.

What is another name for white pizza? ›

If you're not familiar with White pizza, it's a pizza made without tomato or marinara sauce, and topped with white cheeses. It's also called Pizza Bianca.

Does Mellow Mushroom pizza have sugar? ›

Stone-Baked Pizzas

The dough is made from unbleached wheat flour and spring water and contains no refined white sugar. Mellow Mushroom also offers a gluten-free crust made in a dedicated gluten-free facility to avoid any cross contamination.

What are the ingredients in Mellow Mushroom GF crust? ›

The new gluten-free pizza doesn't have bean flour in it; it's made with Smart Flour. Smart Flour is a gluten-free flour blend that contains tapioca flour, sorghum flour, amaranth flour and teff flour. There are many different gluten-free pizza options, including a vegan cheese (Daiya).

Does Mellow Mushroom have a cauliflower crust? ›

Absolutely! Mellow Mushroom offers a wide range of toppings and flavor combinations for their cauliflower crust pizza, allowing you to create a personalized and delicious pizza experience.

What does dough relaxer do? ›

Benefits include: Providing a solution where poor extensibility is an issue – acting as a reducing agent on the gluten network. Bakels Relax allows for a softer dough, therefore means moulding can be carried out without pressure. Resulting in greater gas retention and a more open textured product.

Why is high hydration pizza dough better? ›

In addition to making your crust lighter, increasing the hydration produces a higher yield (more dough). Depending on what you're looking to get from your final dough, there are benefits to be had in all types of dough hydrations.

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