35 Best Pizza Recipes for Your Greatest Pie Yet
So good, you'll never call the delivery guy again.
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Who's ready for pizza night? When the hankering for a cheesy pie hits, there's no way around it. But you don't have to rely on takeout to satisfy that pizza craving. Instead, try making pizza at home—we promise it's easy! Many of these pizza recipes don't require any special equipment at all. There are sheet pan recipes, cast iron pizzas, and even pizza made on the grill. Whether you're looking for a fun Super Bowl idea or just a weeknight dinner for the family, check out all the easy ideas for making homemade pizza. You'll love getting creative with your pizza toppings including buffalo chicken, crispy pepperoni, sausage and peppers, and even a breakfast pizza topped with bacon and eggs.
Of course, the perfect pizza pie begins with dough. You can make it in advance and freeze it so it's ready whenever the craving strikes. That said, you don't need dough for some of these pizza recipes. There are options for French bread pizzas (one of Ree Drummond's favorites) and cauliflower crust pizza. Next, consider your sauces: homemade tomato sauce, pesto, white sauce, etc. Then pile on the cheese and extras—you can even customize it to your family's preferences. Try half pepperoni and half mushrooms or make a big veggie filled pizza for the whole crew. Whether or not you invest in a pizza stone is up to you, but if you haven't tried making your own homemade pizza before, now's the time to start. For more pizza night ideas, try our favorite wines that pair with pizza and dessert pizza recipes.
Mushroom Puff Pastry Pizza
Puff pastry is our supermarket hack for making this flaky pizza even easier. You can cut it into small pieces for a fun appetizer at your next party.
Get the Mushroom Puff Pastry Pizza recipe.
Mini Calzones
Calzones are sort of like bite-sized pizza pockets that you can grab on the go. This variation used frozen dinner rolls so it couldn’t be easier. They're defrosted and stuffed with sausage and cheese. Just be sure to have marinara for dipping.
Get the Mini Calzones recipe.
Fruit Pizza
Not your average pizza—this sweet dessert pizza starts with a sugar cookie crust. Instead of sauce, there's marshmallow-cream cheese frosting, and a colorful array of fruit for the toppings!
Get Ree's Fruit Pizza recipe.
Sheet Pan Pizza
Whether it’s game night or a birthday party, this sheet pan pizza will feed a crowd. When your guests see the bubbling cheese and crisp, curled pepperonis, they won’t be able to stop at just one slice.
Get the Sheet Pan Pizza recipe.
Cast-Iron Pizza
This crisp pizza is an easy recipe to make in your own kitchen—the cast-iron gets scorching hot, so there’s no need for a pizza stone. Stretch the dough into the pan, top with cheese, sausage, sauce, and peppers, and bake!
Get the Cast-Iron Pizza recipe.
Classic Cheese Pizza
Don’t sleep on this classic cheese pie—we’ve figured out all the tricks you need to make it anything but ordinary. It's made up of the softest, fluffiest pizza dough, a tangy tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese for the ultimate cheese pull.
Get the Classic Cheese Pizza recipe.
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
That’s right, this pizza crust is made from cauliflower! It tastes delicious thanks to garlic, Italian seasoning, and plenty of cheese. Think of it as a fun, low-carb way to enjoy pizza night.
Get the Cauliflower Crust Pizza recipe.
French Bread Pizza
These personal pizzas are perfect for busy weeknights when homemade dough just isn’t going to cut it. You can get creative with your toppings and even let your kids help build them!
Get Ree's French Bread Pizza recipe.
Grilled Pizza
Take the cooking outside this summer and grill your pizza! It'll get that same crispy, charred flavor you love from a brick oven.
Get the Grilled Pizza recipe.
Detroit-Style Pizza
You’ll find different styles of pizza depending on where you live, including this Detroit-style variety that hails from the American Midwest. Unlike other pizzas, the Detroit pizza has striking stripes of sauce that are added on top of the cheese to prevent the dough from getting soggy.
Get the Detroit-Style Pizza recipe.
Breakfast Pizza
Pizza for breakfast? Yes, please! This loaded pie is topped with all your breakfast favorites, including eggs, bacon, hash browns, and cheese.
Get the Breakfast Pizza recipe.
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
These mini pizza bites are perfect for a party appetizer, game day, or just an afternoon snack. Serve them up with marinara sauce or pesto for dipping.
Get the Pepperoni Pizza Rolls recipe.
Pizza Dip
Talk about a party pleaser! This recipe combines two game day favorites: dip and pizza. Scoop it up with toasted baguette slices, bagel chips, or veggie sticks.
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Pizza-Ree-A
This thin-crust pizza is topped with pretty heirloom tomatoes, pesto, and lots of cheese. As Ree says, it’ll make your "soul sing."
Get Ree's Pizza-Ree-A recipe.
Pizza Casserole
Swap the crust for pasta with this fun twist on pizza night. You can still pile it high with all your favorite pizza toppings.
Get the Pizza Casserole recipe.
Stromboli
Stromboli is basically an oversized pizza roll stuffed with cheese, sauce, and meat. It's a fun, new way to package up pizza!
Get the Stromboli recipe.
Pesto Pizza Baked Potatoes
Loaded potatoes are a comfort food favorite, and when they’re stuffed with pizza sauce, cheese, and pesto, they’re even more delicious.
Get Ree's Pesto Pizza Baked Potatoes recipe.
Salad Pizza
This recipe is perfect for when you're craving pizza but you also want something slightly healthy. Instead of your typical sauce and cheese, this pizza "bowl" is filled with a hearty Italian salad.
Get the Salad Pizza recipe.
Sausage and Peppers Pizza
Sausage and peppers are a classic combo so it only makes sense to use them for a topping on this pizza recipe. The addition of pickled peppers gives it extra zing!
Get Ree's Sausage and Peppers Pizza recipe.
Pepperoni Pizza Lasagna Roll-Ups
This family-friendly dinner is perfect for anyone who can't decide between pasta and pizza. It's an easy dish you'll turn to time and time again.
Get Ree's Pepperoni Pizza Lasagna Roll-Ups recipe.
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