Mushroom pizza is classic comfort food that never goes out of style. The earthy flavor of mushrooms pairs perfectly with the cheesy goodness of pizza, making for a meal you’ll love time and again. Make your next pizza night the best one ever!
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Why you’ll love this easy portobello mushroom pizza recipe
What ingredients do I need?
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
Hands down this is one of our most favorite mushroom pizza recipes, always the first to be eaten, make sure you’re ready to make a second, and a third…
What do I serve with pizza?
Pizza is a great appetizer or main course.
It’s perfect when dipped in pizza aioli, garlic dip, sour cream and chives, or even blue cheese dressing!
Serve up a slice of pizza with some homemade garlic bread, a green Italian salad with balsamic vinaigrette, or some sweet potato wedges.
Wash your pizza down with the perfect Italian cocktail, a lemon drop martini, or a Long Island iced tea.
How do I cook pizza perfectly?
There are three ways to cook pizza.
You can use a pizza oven.
We use an Ooni pizza oven which we love.
It’s very well made and cooks pizza in as little as 60 seconds.
With options to use gas or charcoal, it’s so easy, and best of all is that you get that wonderful charred pizza!
The second way is to use a pizza stone.
A pizza stone is a great cost effective option.
You place the stone in your kitchen oven, it heats up and it enables you to cook your crust more evenly than if you used a baking sheet.
If a pizza oven is not an option for you, then we wholeheartedly recommend a pizza stone as this alone will elevate your pizzas!
The third way is to use a pizza pan.
A pizza tray has holes in the bottom of it and will allow the air to circulate better than a baking sheet.
So, overall, the top recommendation is a pizza oven, but failing that, you'll get great results on a pizza stone.
What mushrooms are used on pizza?
Mushrooms are one of our favorite pizza toppings.
And there are many types of mushrooms that can be used on pizza.
The most popular type is the cremini mushroom, they have a slightly earthy flavor and a firm texture.
White button mushrooms are also popular because they have a mild flavor and a delicate texture.
Portobello mushrooms are also commonly used on pizza, they have a deep, rich flavor and a chewy texture.
For our mushroom pizza recipe, we used a mix of different mushrooms, cremini, woodland, and portobello mushrooms.
Use the mushrooms you have and prefer.
Do you cook mushrooms before putting them on pizza?
Yes and no.
We make many pizzas that we don’t cook the mushrooms before.
But for our mushroom pizza recipe, we did.
As there are so many mushrooms on the pizza, we find that cooking them releases the juices and means that they don’t make the pizza crust soggy.
Use store bought or homemade pizza dough
Is homemade dough the best?
Yes, of course, it is, there’s nothing quite like the fresh flavor that homemade pizza dough gives.
But you don’t always have the time or inclination to make your own pizza dough.
So, what are the options?
You can actually buy good store bought pizza dough in grocery stores nowadays.
We recommend buying a quality brand that you like, as the crust is a crucial part of your pizza.
You can also buy ready made pizza crusts that are great for creating your own pizza masterpieces!
Again, our advice is to buy quality.
How do I store leftover mushroom pizza?
Leftover pizza?
Our mushroom pizza recipe will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 - 3 days.
You can also freeze your pizza for up to 3 months.
Recipe notes and expert tips
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How to make mushroom pizza with step by step instructions
Making our mushroom pizza recipe is easy if you follow our simple instructions.
If using an Ooni pizza oven
Preheat your Ooni oven to 650°F/340°C.
Over medium heat, add extra virgin olive oil to a skillet or sauté pan, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
When cooked add lemon juice, remove from the heat, and set aside.
Lightly dust your pizza peel with flour, then place your pizza crust on it.
Spread pizza sauce (we used marinara sauce) over the pizza crust, leaving a half inch border.
Now, sprinkle vegetarian Parmesan cheese over the pizza sauce, then add mozzarella cheese, until the sauce is evenly covered.
Then, add your mushrooms, chives, and a pinch of salt.
Place in your Ooni oven, using a pizza turning peel ensure that you turn your pizza every 20 seconds to get a wonderful even cook.
Cook until the crust is charred and the toppings are perfectly cooked approximately 2 - 3 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Enjoy your mushroom pizza!
If you are using a kitchen oven
Preheat your oven to 500°F/260°C.
If you are using a pizza stone, then place it in the oven so it heats up.
Over medium heat, add olive oil to a skillet or sauté pan, add mushrooms and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
When cooked add lemon juice, remove from the heat, and set aside.
Lightly dust your kitchen surface with flour, then place your pizza crust on it.
Spread your favorite pizza sauce (we used marinara sauce) over the pizza crust, leaving a half inch border.
Now, sprinkle vegetarian Parmesan cheese over the pizza sauce, then add mozzarella cheese, until the sauce is evenly covered.
Then, add your cooked mushrooms, chives, and a pinch of salt.
Place in your oven, on your pizza stone or pizza tray, and bake the pizza until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are perfectly cooked approximately 8 - 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Enjoy your mushroom pizza!
We hope you enjoy making and eating our mushroom pizza recipe and would love to hear how you got on with making it.
Please leave a comment below and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Get ready to enjoy the best pizza you've ever had with this easy mushroom pizza recipe
Utensils
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1½ cups Mixed mushrooms we used portobello, cremimi, and shitake, cleaned and sliced
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice fresh
- Semolina flour to coat your work surface
- 1 12 inch pizza base
- ½ cup Marinara sauce
- ¼ cup Vegetarian Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 4 oz Mozzarella cheese grated or sliced
- 2 tbsp Fresh chives
Instructions
If using the Ooni pizza oven
- Preheat your pizza oven to 650°F/340°C
- In a skillet or saute pan over medium heat, add olive oil, then add your mushrooms, cook until tender, stirring occasionally, then add lemon juice and remove from the heat1 tbsp Olive oil, 1½ cups Mixed mushrooms, 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- Lightly dust your pizza paddle with flour, then place your pizza base on the flourSemolina flour, 1 12 inch pizza base
- Spread marinara sauce evenly on the base of your pizza, leaving approximately ½ inch from the edges. Then sprinkle vegetarian Parmesan and then mozzarella cheese, until the pizza base is evenly covered. Now add your mushrooms and chives½ cup Marinara sauce, ¼ cup Vegetarian Parmesan cheese, 4 oz Mozzarella cheese, 2 tbsp Fresh chives
- Place the pizza in the oven and cook, using the pizza turner to turn the pizza every 20 seconds for an even cook, until the base has crisped and the topping is evenly cooked approximately 2 - 3 minutes
- Serve immediately and enjoy your pesto pizza!
If using a kitchen oven
- Preheat your oven to 500°F/260°C
- In a skillet or saute pan over medium heat, add olive oil, then add your mushrooms, cook until tender, stirring occasionally, then add lemon juice and remove from the heat1 tbsp Olive oil, 1½ cups Mixed mushrooms, 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- Lightly dust your work surface with flour, then place your pizza base on the flourSemolina flour, 1 12 inch pizza base
- Spread marinara sauce evenly on the base of your pizza, leaving approximately ½ inch from the edges. Then sprinkle vegetarian Parmesan and then mozzarella cheese, until the pizza base is evenly covered. Now add your mushrooms and chives½ cup Marinara sauce, ¼ cup Vegetarian Parmesan cheese, 4 oz Mozzarella cheese, 2 tbsp Fresh chives
- Place your pizza on a pizza tray and cook until the base has crisped and the topping is evenly cooked approximately 8 - 10 minutes
- Serve immediately and enjoy your pesto pizza!
Notes
Instead of using the more expensive mushrooms, just use cremini mushrooms Spice it up
Add a sprinkling of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick Flour
Be sure to use flour on your pizza stone or tray to prevent it from sticking Keep an eye on your pizza
Different ovens, different methods, and different crusts cook at varying times, keep a close eye on your pizza to ensure you don’t over or under cook it
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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