The best pizza topping ideas to make homemade pizza night even more exciting! This list of topping ideas for pizza range from classic to unconventional, and can be mixed and matched to make really delicious, unique combos!
Sick of the same old pepperoni pizza? Wondering how to make pizza more interesting?
Check out this list of pizza toppings for inspiration!
Whether you want to make a classic meat lovers pizza, or one covered with healthy veggies, you can put together a bunch of tasty recipes with these fun ideas.
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95 Pizza Topping Ideas to Jazz Up Homemade Pizza Night
Let’s start with some different things you can use for your crust!
Crust ideas for your pizza base:
- Make dough from scratch (here’s an easy recipe)
- Frozen dough
- Refrigerated dough
- Store-bought prebaked crust (like Boboli’s)
- Pita bread
- English muffins
- Bagels
- Frozen garlic bread (thawed out first)
- Tortillas
- Boxed mix (like Jiffy)
- Flatbread or Naan bread
- French bread
- Frozen ready-made crust (Udi’s has a gluten free version)
- Cauliflower crust (here’s a good recipe)
- Waffles
- Crescent roll dough (like Pillsbury seamless dough)
As you can see, you can make pizza ‘crust’ out of almost anything you have on hand.
There are a variety of ways to cook pizza too. Here are some tools and appliances that make it easy and fun!
A rectangular sheet pan is a really good way to make a deep-dish style pizza. This one is perforated to allow air through for a nice, crisp crust. Did you know you can make pizza in a cast iron skillet? It makes a Chicago-style deep dish crust, and is surprisingly good! If you've never tried pizza on the grill, you're in for a treat! The crust gets all bubbly like in a professional wood-burning oven. Yep, a waffle maker! Put your raw dough into the waffle maker for a fun twist. It's also super fast! To feel like a professional, try a pizza stone for the perfect crispy crust. This makes cooking pizza faster and easier. It can also be used to make ther things like quesadillas, and keeps your kitchen cool in the summer! A perforated nonstick pizza pan is an easy way to cook even a frozen pizza easily in the oven. If you're a foodie who loves to cook, this would be a fun thing to add to your kitchen!Ways to cook pizza:
Sheet Pan
Cast Iron Skillet
Pizza Grill Pan
Waffle Maker
Pizza Stone
Betty Crocker Pizza Maker
Traditional Pizza Pan
Rotating Pizza Oven
Want to make frozen pizza more interesting? You can easily spruce up a frozen pizza just by adding your favorite toppings.
Here’s the ultimate list of pizza toppings!
Meat & Seafood:
1. Pepperoni
2. Italian sausage
3. Bacon
4. Ham
5. Canadian bacon
6. Chicken
7. Hamburger
8. Meatballs
9. Buffalo chicken strips
10. Chorizo
11. BBQ Pulled Chicken
12. BBQ Pulled Pork
13. Anchovies
14. Prosciutto
15. Hot dogs (to make chili dog pizza, of course)
16. Philly cheesesteak (for Philly cheesesteak pizza!)
17. Shrimp
18. Eggs
19. Taco meat (taco pizza is GOOD)
20. Steak
21. Breakfast sausage (for breakfast pizza)
22. Smoked sausage
23. Pancetta
24. Salami
25. Lobster
26. Smoked salmon
27. Turkey
Cheese toppings for pizza:
28. Mozzarella
29. Parmesan
30. Parmigano-Reggiano
31. Feta
32. Cheddar
33. Buffalo mozzarella
34. Provolone
35. Bleu cheese
36. Asiago
37. Goat cheese
38. Ricotta
Healthy Pizza Toppings – Veggies & Fruit:
39. Mushrooms
40. Onions (red, yellow, or white)
41. Tomato
42. Pineapple
43. Black olives
44. Jalapeno
45. Green peppers
46. Mild pepper rings
47. Spinach
48. Sun-dried tomato
49. Caramelized onions
50. Green olives
51. Artichoke hearts
52. Pepperoncini
53. Arugula
54. Broccoli
55. Potatoes (sounds odd, but just try a potato pizza like this recipe!)
56. Refried beans
57. Black (or white) beans
58. Lettuce
59. Pickles (for cheeseburger pizza, of course)
60. Red, yellow, or orange bell peppers
61. Kale
62. Corn
63. Figs
64. Avocado
65. Leeks
66. Apples
67. Cauliflower
68. Scallions
69. Shallots
70. Zucchini
71. Watercress
Herbs, Spices and Seasonings:
72. Garlic (sliced, roasted, minced)
73. Crushed red pepper
74. Basil
75. Oregano
76. Capers
77. Pine nuts
78. Parsley
79. Rosemary
Pizza Sauce Ideas:
80. Marinara
81. Pesto
82. Garlic butter sauce
83. BBQ sauce
84. Buffalo sauce
85. Alfredo
86. Olive oil
87. Sour cream
88. Ranch
89. Salsa
90. Hummus
91. Tapenade
92. Pepper jelly
93. Balsamic vinegar
94. Thai chili sauce
95. Curry sauce
Ready to try some new pizza topping ideas?
I hope this list of pizza toppings gave you some inspiration for your next homemade pizza night!
You can make some unconventional combos and come up with your new favorite recipe. You’ll feel like such a gourmet!
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