Mushrooms
VegetarianEarthy, savory mushrooms add a meaty depth and woodsy aroma to pizza.
From common cremini to luxurious chanterelles, mushrooms bring an irreplaceable earthy, umami quality to pizza. Sliced and roasted or sauteed before topping, they develop concentrated, woodsy flavors and a satisfying texture that makes them one of the most versatile and beloved vegetarian pizza toppings.
Flavor Profile
Season: all year
Best Sauces
Pairs Well With
Pizzas with Mushrooms
Roasted Mushroom Gruyere
White Garlic-Parmesan Cream Sauce
“An umami bomb of roasted mushrooms, Gruyere, and truffle on white garlic cream.”
Pistachio Mushroom Truffle
Pistachio Pesto Sauce
“A decadent truffle and mushroom affair on a pistachio pesto foundation.”
Black Truffle Burrata
Truffle Cream Sauce
“The ultimate indulgence with truffle cream, burrata, and shaved black truffle.”
Truffle Wild Mushroom
Truffle Cream Sauce
“A forest floor fantasy with wild mushrooms, Fontina, and sage on truffle cream.”
Gochujang Mushroom Miso
Gochujang Cream Sauce
“A double-fermented umami explosion with mushrooms, kimchi, and a runny egg.”
Brown Butter Mushroom Fontina
Brown Butter-Sage Sauce
“Mushrooms and Fontina bathed in brown butter sage, the ultimate umami blanket.”
Verde Mushroom Poblano
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
“Smoky poblanos and earthy mushrooms find a bright partner in tomatillo salsa verde.”
Truffle Smoked Mozzarella & Mushroom
Truffle Cream Sauce
“A elegant Truffle Cream-based pizza bringing together Smoked Mozzarella, Mushrooms, Thyme, and Parmesan for a garden-fresh masterpiece. Perfect for year-round enjoyment.”
Gochujang Eggplant & Miso
Gochujang Cream Sauce
“This plant-forward pizza starts with Gochujang Cream sauce and tops it with Eggplant, Miso, Scallion, and Mushrooms, delivering a adventurous experience suited to sunny summer days.”
Vodka Mushroom & Truffle
Vodka Cream Sauce
“This sophisticated pizza combines the richness of Vodka Cream sauce with Mushrooms, Truffle, Thyme, and Parmesan finished with a drizzle of Truffle Oil, creating a wholesome treat perfect for crisp autumn evenings.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Should you cook mushrooms before putting them on pizza?
Yes, saute or roast mushrooms before topping pizza. Raw mushrooms release a lot of moisture during baking, which can make the crust soggy. Pre-cooking concentrates their flavor and removes excess water.
What are the best mushrooms for pizza?
Cremini and portobello are reliable workhorses, while oyster, shiitake, and chanterelle mushrooms offer more complex, woodsy flavors. A mix of varieties creates the most interesting and layered mushroom pizza.
What goes well with mushrooms on pizza?
Mushrooms pairs best with fontina, truffle, thyme and caramelized onion. Start with one or two of these rather than piling everything on: two or three toppings per pizza keeps each flavor distinct.