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Copycat Olive Garden's Pizza Bianco

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Olive Garden may be onto something here. Instead of just a layer of cheese on top of tomato sauce, their Bianco pie has a creamy four-cheese filling below toppings like black olives and tomatoes. It's not quite deep dish, but it's borderline fork and knife material.


serves/makes:
  
ready in:
  under 30 minutes

ingredients


Cheese Filling

1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded fontina cheese
1 tablespoon minced dried onions
1 1/2 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon salt


2 (6 ounce size) ready-to-serve thick pizza crusts

Toppings

1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup sliced black olives
1/3 cup diced tomatoes or sliced cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil

directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

In a bowl, combine the ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, fontina, onions, milk, and salt. Mix well then spread evenly on each crust.

Sprinkle the green onions, sliced black olives, diced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, oregano, and basil over the tops of the pizzas.

Place the pizzas in the oven and bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted in the middle.

Remove from the oven, cut into wedges, and serve the pizza bianco immediately.

common recipe questions


Can I use a different type of crust for this recipe?

Yes, you can use any type of pizza crust you prefer, such as thin crust, homemade dough, or even a gluten-free crust. Adjust baking times as needed based on the crust type.

Is there a substitute for fontina cheese?

If you don't have fontina cheese, you can substitute it with another smooth-melting cheese like Gouda, provolone, or additional mozzarella.

Can I add meat to this pizza?

You can add cooked and crumbled sausage, pepperoni, cooked chicken, or bacon.

Can I prepare the cheese filling in advance?

Yes, you can prepare the cheese filling in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Bring it to room temperature before spreading on the crusts.

How should I store and reheat leftovers?

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or in a skillet until heated through.

Can I freeze this pizza?

Yes, you can freeze the baked pizza. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven.


nutrition data

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