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Creamy 10-Minute Garlic White Pizza Sauce Recipe

A piece of cheesy bread is pulled away, revealing a rich, creamy filling made with white pizza sauce and herbs.
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Make this rich, restaurant-style white pizza sauce from scratch in just 10 minutes. This creamy, garlicky base uses simple ingredients and is perfect for your next homemade pizza night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed slightly
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  2. Whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in the warm milk until the mixture is smooth. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and cubed cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  6. Remove the sauce from the heat. Use immediately as the base for your white pizza or store it covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • This sauce works wonderfully as a base for chicken pizza, spinach white sauce pizza, or simple cheese pies.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the milk with chicken broth.
  • If the sauce thickens too much while cooling, whisk in a tablespoon of milk or water to reach your desired consistency before spreading on the dough.

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