Ingredients

For the Pizza

  • 1 prepared pizza dough, about 12–14 inches
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup dill pickle slices
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Garlic Cream Sauce

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Pickles
Drain the dill pickle slices thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels. This is important because excess pickle juice can make the pizza crust soggy.

2. Make the Garlic Sauce
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, minced garlic, dried dill, pickle juice, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.

3. Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place the pizza dough on a lightly greased pizza pan or baking sheet and stretch it into a 12–14-inch circle or rectangle.

Brush the edges lightly with olive oil.

4. Add the Sauce
Spread a thin, even layer of the garlic cream sauce over the dough, leaving about ½ inch around the edges for the crust.

5. Add the Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce. Add Parmesan for extra savory flavor.

6. Add the Pickles
Arrange the pickle slices evenly across the cheese. Don’t overcrowd the pizza, as too many pickles can release excess moisture.

7. Season
Sprinkle dried dill, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes over the top.

8. Bake
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.

For an extra crispy crust, place the pizza directly on a preheated pizza stone or baking steel.

9. Finish & Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to rest for 3–5 minutes. Add a little fresh dill and a light drizzle of pickle juice or garlic sauce if desired.

Slice and serve warm.

🌿 Optional Toppings

  • Fresh dill
  • Extra Parmesan
  • Crispy bacon
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Thinly sliced red onion
  • Crushed garlic
  • Hot honey for a sweet-and-spicy finish

⏱️ Recipe Details

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
Total Time: About 35 minutes
Servings: 3–4
Cuisine: American-inspired
Category: Pizza