Description
A gourmet-style pizza topped with roasted mushrooms, a drizzle of truffle oil, and a blend of cheeses, perfect for a rich and earthy flavor experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 prepared pizza dough
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup fontina cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster), sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp truffle oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cornmeal (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat.
- In a bowl, toss sliced mushrooms with olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Spread mushrooms on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes until tender and slightly crisp.
- Roll out pizza dough on a surface lightly dusted with cornmeal.
- Transfer dough to a pizza peel or another baking sheet.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and fontina cheese evenly over the dough.
- Add the roasted mushrooms on top, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Carefully slide the pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet in the oven.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with truffle oil before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of wild mushrooms for enhanced flavor.
- Do not overuse truffle oil as it can overpower the dish.
- Add arugula on top after baking for a fresh, peppery contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 pizza
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
