Description
This Alfredo pizza features a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce base topped with gooey cheese and your choice of customizable toppings. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this indulgent and versatile pizza is easy to make and bursting with comforting flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 prepared pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional Toppings:
- Grilled chicken
- Spinach
- Mushrooms
- Bacon
- Caramelized onions
- Roasted vegetables
- Red pepper flakes
- Jalapeños
Dietary Substitutions:
- Gluten-free pizza dough
- Plant-based cheeses
- Cauliflower or almond flour crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and grease a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Roll out pizza dough into a thin circle.
- Brush dough lightly with olive oil.
- Spread Alfredo sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Add any optional toppings like grilled chicken, mushrooms, or spinach.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for a crispier top.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes or fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use a preheated pizza stone for the crispiest crust.
- Don’t overload with toppings to avoid a soggy base.
- Add lemon zest after baking for a burst of freshness.
- Homemade Alfredo sauce with butter, cream, Parmesan, and garlic provides the richest flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 2–3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 pizza)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg