32 Best Pizza Recipes & Ideas | Easy Recipes, Dinners and Meal Ideas
Give the delivery man a night’s rest
Are from game day meet arrive family dinner at night, there’s no denying that pizza is always a winner – but that doesn’t mean you have to accept second-rate pie. As long as you have the right recipes (or your preparation method for making pizza dough) you can easily make top notch cakes in the comfort of your own kitchen. (Bonus points if you cook your cake on pizza stone or in a counter pizza oven!). Whether you are the type of person who can eat pizza every day of the day or just need a great recipe to put in your back pocket, you’ll find what you need here – start with Jeff’s irresistible take on Detroit-style pizza. The secret to this version is the cheese: Instead of shredded mozzarella, it’s topped with bricks of cheese – and all the way to the edges of the pan for that coveted crunchy cheese crust!
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Detroit-style Pepperoni Pizza
Neapolitan’s Pizza Margherita
Pizza Neapolitan is all about simplicity and freshness. Instead of pouring batter on top, most are made with less than tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, and olive oil. Use the best ingredients you can – it will be worth it!
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Neapolitan’s Pizza Margherita
Braid
Twisted and packed with sauce, cheese, and pepperoni, this pepperoni bread gives cheese pizza a great value for money.
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Braid
Large batch pizza dough
This recipe makes four 1-pound pizza dough balls that you can use immediately and wrap and freeze the other in the future. If you are hardening the dough, defrost it overnight in the refrigerator and then let it come to room temperature on your countertop before stretching. How you get to the top is up to you!
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Large batch pizza dough
Stuffed pizza filling
How to make simple stuffed pizza at home? Cheese strings! Ree rolls them into her pizza crust for an easy homemade version of everyone’s favorite restaurant pie.
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Stuffed pizza filling
Gang pizza
Sometimes, using keyboard shortcuts is totally worth it. Ree’s 30-minute pizza comes with the help of store-bought pizza dough, sauce, pepperoni, and cheese.
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Gang pizza
Authentic Chicago style pizza
A Chicago native, Jeff Mauro knows a thing or two about deep-fried pizza. His fan-favorite recipe calls for his homemade dough with mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni, and hand-mashed tomatoes. A little Parmesan sprinkled for the finishing touch!
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Authentic Chicago style pizza
pizza crust made from cauliflower
To achieve a dough-like texture for this gluten-free pizza crust, chop the cauliflower in a food processor, then steam and drain to get rid of the moisture.
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pizza crust made from cauliflower
Pizza stuffed with Mozzarella Stick
We took Detroit’s deep, square pizza to the next level by stuffing a crispy crust with cheese and pepperoni. In fact, the entire pizza is served with a hearty meat sauce that you can make when baking a pizza.
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Pizza stuffed with Mozzarella Stick
Pizza Bianca
You won’t even miss Giada’s cheese with salt and herbs. It’s a simple dish that fans hail as “absolutely delicious” and “a winner.”
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Pizza Bianca
Keto Pizza Snacks
Perfect for keto followers, cheese lovers, and gluten-free alike, this pizza dough is made primarily with cheese. Now no one has to miss pizza night!
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Keto Pizza
Grilled chicken pan pizza
This cast iron pizza is the perfect combination of savory, sweet, aromatic and sharp. Crispy pizza dough topped with grilled chicken, mozzarella and cheddar cheese. A drizzle of honey with fresh coriander and green onions completes this cheese chicken pizza.
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Grilled chicken pan pizza
Pizza Oven Pizza
This dish is a simple take on the traditional Mexican breakfast in huevo rancheros, with a pizza dough made for tortillas and toppings consisting of two cheeses, roasted beans, eggs and creamy butter – all All made in your pizza oven.
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Pizza Oven Pizza
Pizza roll
These bite-sized pizzas are like your favorite snack on the fridge aisle after school but even tastier (yes, we said that). We stuffed salami, pepperoni, pizza sauce and, of course, lots of cheese, then fried them so their wonton skin became super crispy. We challenge you to compare.
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Pizza roll
Margherita Pizza
You can’t go wrong with a classic Neapolitan pizza like this. With sweet and savory San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese and fragrant basil, it’s easy to see why this cake has always been a favorite.
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Margherita Pizza
Pizza Crust . Squash Pasta
If you’re looking for an alternative to the traditional pizza crust, try Katie’s five-star recipe. For a really crispy crust, squeeze out all the moisture in the spaghetti squash before baking.
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Pizza Crust . Squash Pasta
Grilled Pizza with Meat
Looking to mix up your usual grill menu? Try the pizza. This meat lover’s pie is covered with toppings and comes together easily on the grill. Just make sure to heat your pizza stone on the grill for at least 30 minutes. That way, your crust will be nicely cooked and crispy.
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Grilled Pizza with Meat
Pizza bag
Giada’s portable snacks are like cupcakes, each stuffed with arugula, cheese, and zesty Italian sausage. Using store-bought pizza crust will save a significant amount of time.
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Pizza bag
Cheese pizza
Like in a classic diner cheeseburger, mustard tops the ground beef in this pizza, frothy with melted American cheese, fresh shallots, and dill pickles. Serve it with shredded lettuce on the side to complete the burger experience and make it the “one-crust” meal that’ll be on the table in an hour.
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Cheese pizza
Nonno’s Pizza
This delicious pizza omits the mozzarella, letting the tomato and oregano flavors shine through. Once out of the oven, it is sprinkled with a little ricotta salata for a pleasant salty taste and just a hint of the mild flavor of the mozzarella.
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Nonno’s Pizza
Sausage pan pizza
The Italian sausage and lots of kale give this pizza a delicious flavor. Molly’s advice? Kale will ripen in the oven, so always add more than you think you might need.
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Sausage pan pizza
Basil Pesto Pizza
Nothing gives pizza a summer twist like replacing red sauce with pesto. And it’s easy to do from scratch; Just throw a few ingredients into the food process and combine until blended.
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Basil Pesto Pizza
Gluten-free pizza dough
This easy gluten-free pizza dough forms a crunchy, chewy crust (plus, it’s vegan!). The addition of coarse cornmeal gives it texture and crunch.
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Gluten-free pizza dough
Pantry Pizza Pronto
Why mix a batch of pizza dough when you already have store-bought focaccia? It’s the perfect time-saver on pizza night.
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Pantry Pizza Pronto
Pan-filled pizza
If you ask us, this deep base pizza is better than takeout. Thanks to the cast iron skillet, you can have a hot, flavorful pizza on the table in just an hour – and with minimal cleanup!
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Pan-filled pizza
Soft pizza
Trisha packs all your favorite pizza layers into her easy-to-make soft cookies: oregano, Parmesan, garlic, red pepper and more!
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Soft pizza
Hawaiian Barbecue Pizza
Ready in just 30 minutes, this savory-sweet pizza is easy to prepare. Baking the pineapple before baking the pizza just adds a puff of smoke to the juicy fruit.
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Hawaiian Barbecue Pizza
Venice Pizza Roll
Use store-bought dough to make these pizza rolls prep. With mozzarella, spinach, and prosciutto, they make a satisfying and enjoyable finger food.
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Venice Pizza Roll
breakfast pizza
What’s more fun than pizza for breakfast? Assign tasks to your youngest helpers like oiling the pie crust, layering the toppings, and shredding the basil. When you sit down to breakfast, everyone can enjoy a job well done.
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breakfast pizza
Baked Dessert Pizza
Who says pizza has to be good? Chocolate hazelnut sticky rice serves as the “sauce” for Trisha’s baked pizza, which she dips in sliced bananas, dried fruit, and roasted nuts.
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Baked Dessert Pizza
Pizza salad three colors
Ellie saves time by using store-bought whole grain pizza dough for this simple cake. To boost the health factor, she cuts fat by using partially skimmed mozzarella and ricotta cheese.
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Pizza salad three colors
English Muffin Pizza
These pizzas can be made in advance and frozen for a perfect after-school snack. No defrosting required; Just add your favorite toppings and bake.
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English Muffin Pizza