Mushroom Pizza Recipe

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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We have to confess loving everything pizza, from the classic Neapolitan pizza to flatbread pizza, or tortilla pizza, any which way you can; we love to eat pizza!

Why you’ll love this easy portobello mushroom pizza recipe

• It’s bursting with umami flavor; it’s so good and so easy to make!
• A homemade portobello mushroom pizza is perfect for pizza night, movie night, or as an easy weeknight dinner.
• The kids and adults alike love it!
• Perfect for outdoor cooking and makes a tasty change from grilling!
• All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.

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…

How to make mushroom pizza with step-by-step instructions

Making our mushroom pizza recipe is easy if you follow our simple instructions.

A full printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.

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!

Recipe notes and expert tips

• Cut costs
  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 undercook it.

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.

And if you’re a lover of mushrooms and outdoor cooking, then try this morel mushroom recipe cooked on the Blackstone!

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.

More easy pizza recipes for you to try at home

If you love our mushroom pizza recipe, then you should try these easy recipes

• Caprese pizza
• Margherita pizza
• Cheese pizza
• Nutella pizza

And if you have an air fryer, then why not try this air fryer mushroom flatbread recipe?

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