White Pizza Sauce

This White Pizza Sauce recipe is super easy and quick – only 5 minutes! It's like whipping up your very own garlic alfredo sauce at home. With basic ingredients like butter, milk, garlic, and parmesan cheese, you're just a few steps away from a creamy, garlicky delight. So, let's melt, whisk, and get cooking! Your homemade pizzas will thank you for it!

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Course: Condiments, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Homemade pizza sauce, Pizza sauce recipe, white pizza sauce

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: (makes 1 1/2 cups sauce)

Calories: 64kcal

Ingredients

2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1¼ cups milk (2% or whole milk)
¼ tsp sea salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
2 garlic cloves, pressed or finely grated
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and continue whisking for 1-2 minutes (do not let it brown).
Slowly add milk, whisking constantly until smooth, thickened, and bubbly.
Whisk in salt, black pepper, and pressed garlic.
Add parmesan cheese and whisk another 30 seconds. Remove from heat and continue whisking just until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Set aside to cool before using for pizza. Do not boil after adding cheese or sauce may curdle. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate up to 5 days.

Notes

Pro Tip: For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a pinch of dried herbs like oregano or basil to the sauce while whisking in the garlic. This will infuse your white pizza sauce with an aromatic essence that complements the richness of the cheese beautifully.

Variation: If you're looking to switch things up, experiment with different types of cheese to customize the flavor of your white pizza sauce. Substitute the parmesan with asiago or mozzarella for a slightly different taste profile. You can also try mixing in a tablespoon of cream cheese for added creaminess and tanginess. Don't be afraid to get creative and make this sauce your own!

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