This Cheesy Mushroom Pizza recipe combines the rich, earthy flavour of sautéed mushrooms with a gooey blend of melted cheeses, all atop a crispy, wood-fired pizza crust. It's a delicious, savoury dish that’s perfect for pizza night, offering a gourmet twist on a classic favourite with the added flavour of grilling on the Big Green Egg.
EGG
| Set Up | Recommended Charcoal | EGG Target Temperature | Cooking Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indirect (with ConvEGGtor) | Oak & Hickory Lump Charcoal | 218–232°C (425–450°F) | 15–20 Minutes |
Equipment
ConvEGGtor®
Flat Pizza & Baking Stone
Aluminium Pizza Peel with Soft Grip Handle
Ingredients
1 pizza dough ball (homemade or store-bought)
2 large spoonfuls pizza sauce
8 (¼ inch) slices fresh mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
10 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon minced garlic (or more if you like)
2 tablespoons melted butter (add 1 tablespoon garlic for garlic butter)
1 tablespoon flour
½ tablespoon cornmeal
¼ cup parmesan (for sprinkling once the pizza is cooked)
Method
Prepare the Egg
Set the Big Green Egg for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 218–232°C (425–450°F).
Roll Out the Dough
Sprinkle flour on the dough and rolling surface.
Roll the dough to your desired thickness.
Assemble the Pizza
Place parchment paper onto the pizza peel and sprinkle with flour and cornmeal.
Transfer the pizza dough onto the parchment paper.
Spoon the pizza sauce onto the dough, stopping about 1 inch from the edges.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of minced garlic over the sauce.
Add the fresh mozzarella rounds, sliced mushrooms, and basil evenly over the crust.
Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of minced garlic over the top.
Add the shredded mozzarella evenly over the pizza.
Bake the Pizza
Slide the pizza and parchment paper onto the baking stone.
After 5–7 minutes, loosen the pizza from the parchment paper and remove the paper, leaving the pizza on the stone.
Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown, rotating the pizza 180° once during cooking.
Finish and Serve
Brush the crust with garlic butter and sprinkle with parmesan before serving.
Tips for Cheesy Mushroom Pizza
For extra flavour, use a mix of wild mushrooms.
Adjust the garlic to suit your taste; more means more flavour!
Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
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