The Ultimate Pickle Pizza: A Savory American Favorite

Name: The Ultimate Pickle Pizza: A Savory American Favorite
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: For the Pickle Pizza Base and Toppings: 1 (20 ounce) container pre-made pizza dough; For the Pickle Pizza Base and Toppings: 3/4 cup quality ranch dressing; For the Pickle Pizza Base and Toppings: 1 teaspoon garlic powder; For the Pickle Pizza Base and Toppings: 1 teaspoon onion powder; For the Pickle Pizza Base and Toppings: 1 teaspoon celery salt; For the Pickle Pizza Base and Toppings: 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese; For the Pickle Pizza Base and Toppings: 4 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni; For the Pickle Pizza Base and Toppings: 4 dill pickles (spears or chips), sliced thinly; For the Pickle Pizza Base and Toppings: 3 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped; For the Pickle Pizza Base and Toppings: Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste; Optional Enhancements: 1/4 cup additional mozzarella cheese, for topping; Optional Enhancements: 1 tablespoon melted butter, for brushing crust edge

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Prep

10 minutes

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Cook

25 minutes

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Rest

2 minutes

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Servings

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Calories

480 kcal

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Per Serving

$5.50

We are taking the comfort of pizza and injecting it with the bright, savory punch of dill pickles atop a creamy ranch base. This Pickle Pizza is revolutionary comfort food!

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restaurant_menu Ingredients

Servings

For the Pickle Pizza Base and Toppings

check 1 (20 ounce) container pre-made pizza dough check 3/4 cup quality ranch dressing check 1 teaspoon garlic powder check 1 teaspoon onion powder check 1 teaspoon celery salt check 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese check 4 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni check 4 dill pickles (spears or chips), sliced thinly check 3 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped check Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Enhancements

check 1/4 cup additional mozzarella cheese, for topping check 1 tablespoon melted butter, for brushing crust edge

hardware Essential Tools

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Oven

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Pizza pan or baking sheet

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Large mixing bowl

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Whisk

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Parchment paper

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Cutting board

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Prepping the Dough and Oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a pizza stone or steel on the middle rack if using, allowing it to heat fully for at least 30 minutes

Roll or stretch the pre-made pizza dough into a roughly 15-inch circle on a piece of parchment paper, ensuring you pinch up a slight rim around the edge to form the crust

Bake the naked dough directly on the middle rack (on the parchment) for 10 minutes until the structure is set and the edges are just beginning to lightly color

Sauce and Topping Assembly

While the dough pre-bakes, whisk together the ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and celery salt in a small bowl until fully incorporated

Remove the par-baked crust from the oven and spread the seasoned ranch mixture evenly across the surface, leaving the 1-inch crust border untouched

Sprinkle the 1 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly over the ranch base, followed by the sliced pepperoni, distributing them to cover the surface consistently

Drain your dill pickles extremely well, blotting them dry with paper towels to remove excess surface moisture, then arrange the slices over the pepperoni layer

Sprinkle the finely chopped fresh dill, along with a light dusting of kosher salt and pepper, over the top of the assembly

The Final Bake

Carefully return the fully topped pickle pizza to the 425°F oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, watching until the cheese is bubbly, golden brown, and the crust is deeply cooked

Remove the finished pickle pizza from the oven and allow it to rest on a cutting board for 2 minutes before slicing to allow the molten cheese to stabilize

Slice into wedges and serve immediately to enjoy the best contrast of textures and temperatures