Craving a slice of pizza with a crispy, buttery crust covered in cheese and flavorful toppings? Step away from the phone and put down the clipped coupons. You can whip up one of these delicious pizza recipes and calzones within the 45 minutes that it would take for a delivery pizza to arrive, The best part? You can add as many toppings as you’d like – no charge! So, preheat the oven or light the grill and make one of these cheesy crowd-pleasers tonight.
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Before you get started, you might want to consider prepping some pizza dough in advance so you’ll always have it on hand when you need it. Whether you store in it in the fridge for a couple of days, or stash it in the freezer, our go-to pizza dough recipe will help you whip up incredible pizzas at home in no time.
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Baking the pizzas directly on the oven rack gives you a crisp crust in less time. While we recommend making your own pizza dough, if that’s not in the cards tonight, feel free to use store-bought dough instead.
A frozen garlic bread loaf and deli fried chicken strips ensure this five-ingredient pizza will be ready for the oven in only 15 minutes. Serve it with a simple romaine lettuce salad tossed with grated Parmesan cheese, croutons, and your favorite bottled Caesar dressing.
How gorgeous is this flatbread? Lucky for you, it comes together with the help of your trusty sheet pan and only takes 10 minutes of hands-on time.
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This pizza is for onion lovers only. The onions brown evenly when baking, caramelizing them to perfection. The recipe utilizes two cheeses to top the pie, smoked gouda and sharp white Cheddar for extra cheesy deliciousness.
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The dough in this recipe is homemade, which means you’ll need to give it about four hours to rise. However, the outcome is totally worth it, especially if you enjoy the spicy flavor of peppers. And although you’ll have to give the dough time to rise, you’ll only be prepping for 25 minutes total which is a win in our books.
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Bring all the flavors of your favorite pizza to party-perfect sliders. We used classic pepperoni and cheese, but you can mix up your toppings for your favorite pizza style.
Elote gets a pizza party upgrade with this flavorful pizza recipe that makes the most of fresh corn. Serve the pizza with a classic margarita to take pizza night to the next level.
These pizza-stuffed peppers are an easy, adorable way to get your pizza fix without all the crust carbs. This gluten-free recipe makes a delicious and colorful appetizer for parties.
Have a little of everything with this supreme pizza that piles on the fresh toppings. It’ll be on the table in just 30 minutes.
A can of biscuits makes this hearty appetizer (or main dish!) a snap to make, and it’s even more fun to eat. You’ll serve the bread with your favorite store-bought marinara sauce.
Enjoy all the pizza flavor you love with the one-dish ease of your favorite casserole in this suppertime recipe. Pair this casserole with a simple Caeser salad and some garlic knots for a tasty weeknight meal.
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There are countless ways to use pulled pork, but this mouthwatering barbecue pork pizza might just top the list. Don’t worry about tomorrow night either. With the leftover pork, you can whip up our quick pork Ragù recipe which we list under the pizza recipe.
Your boring pasta dinner just turned into a pizza party celebration with this simple casserole that freezes beautifully for your busiest nights. Just imagine this casserole with a bowl of breadsticks.
Ground beef is always a weeknight winner, especially when it’s folded into a pizza pocket! However, feel free to get creative with the fillings and swap the beef for pepperoni or veggies.
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On busy weeknights, knowing you have a sheet pan dinner ready to go is nothing less than a sigh of relief. This satisfying supreme pizza only needs 20 minutes of hands on time before going into the oven.
