Extra Cheesy Alfredo Pizza recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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Extra Cheesy Alfredo Pizza Recipe

Inspired by Papa Johns Pizza
Time1h 30m
Serves8

Make Extra Cheesy Alfredo Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of instant yeast, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

  2. 2

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Pour in 1 cup of warm water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Let it Rise

    Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Alfredo Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Melt Butter and Sauté Garlic

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 6

    Add Cream and Cheeses

    Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and 4 ounces of softened cream cheese. Cook until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth.

  3. 7

    Season the Sauce

    Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the sauce. Stir well and remove from heat.

Pizza Assembly

  1. 8

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

  2. 9

    Roll Out Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to fit your pizza stone or baking sheet.

  3. 10

    Spread Alfredo Sauce

    Spread the prepared Alfredo sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough.

  4. 11

    Add Cheese and Seasoning

    Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce. Add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning on top.

  5. 12

    Bake Pizza

    Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

  6. 13

    Garnish and Serve

    Once out of the oven, sprinkle with 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley for garnish. Slice and serve hot.

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