47 Homemade Pizza Recipes That Are Even Faster Than Delivery
47 Homemade Pizza Recipes That Are Even Faster Than Delivery
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47 Homemade Pizza Recipes That Are Even Faster Than Delivery
your favorite toppings make this the quintessential homemade pizza recipe
your favorite toppings make this the quintessential homemade pizza recipe. It’s the perfect activity to do with the kids, too. Just let the adults handle the oven! 2/47 Homemade Pepperoni Pizza 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skill Level Medium Total Time 50 min Servings 8 slices Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll love working with the dough, the cheesy surprise inside the crust and the jazzed-up sauce in this pie. —Scottie Orr-Wedeven, Grand Rapids, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 392 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 879mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
This recipe is a great starter pizza if you’re new to making it from scratch
Pepperoni is a simple, easy topping that quickly elevates any cheese pizza into something a bit more flavorful. I always opt for mini pepperoni because they look beautiful on a pizza when they cup while baking. 3/47 Cheese Pizza Test Kitchen Approved Cheese Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Advanced Total Time 55 min Servings 2 pizzas (8 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a great starter pizza if you’re new to making it from scratch. It’s plain cheese with homemade pizza sauce, but you could add your family’s favorite toppings
and save time using a prepared sauce
and save time using a prepared sauce. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 225 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. While you might have to convince your family to try a specialty pizza, everyone will agree on a classic cheese pizza. Since cheese is the star ingredient, make sure you’re picking the best cheese for pizza: One with good meltability, stretchiness and flavor. 4/47 Margherita Pizza Test Kitchen Approved Margherita Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 45
Just as a reminder, I am a TOH Community Cook
min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy Margherita Pizza with fresh basil and oregano is a great way to spice up our weekday dinner routine! With crushed tomatoes, garlic, and Mozzarella cheese, this pizza is full of authentic Italian flavor! Just as a reminder, I am a TOH Community Cook. Angelica contacted me to make this recipe using a list of recommended ingredients. Let me know if you have any questions. I hope you enjoy! Thanks! Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 326 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g
sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein
sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. No homemade pizza collection would be complete without the popular margherita! Named for Queen Margherita of Italy, this pretty pie shows off the colors of the Italian flag with red sauce, white mozzarella and fresh green basil. 5/47 Deep-Dish Pizza 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Medium Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 pizzas (8 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I tried to duplicate the deep-dish pizza recipe from a popular restaurant, and I think our Chicago-style deep-dish pizza
turned out even better
turned out even better. The secret is baking it in a cast-iron skillet! —Lynn Hamilton, Naperville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 407 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 872mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. Can’t make it to Chicago for authentic deep-dish style pies? Meet the next best thing. This wonderful pizza is first layered with cheese, followed by the meat and vegetables, the chunky tomato sauce, then more cheese for good measure. To make this pizza more like an authentic Chicago deep-dish pizza, use all the cheese in the first layer, then add
the toppings and finish with the sauce on top
the toppings and finish with the sauce on top. 6/47 Homemade Pizza Supreme 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Pizza Supreme Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 pizzas (6 slices each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even if you’ve never made pizza from scratch, I hope you’ll try this recipe. it’s the highlight of my favorite casual meal. You have to plan ahead to allow rising time for the dough, but it is easy to work with and the crust is so good. Nutrition
Facts: 1 slice: 392 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 987mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. If this is your usual grab from the frozen section, leave it on the shelf this time! Pizza supreme is easy to make at home, and all of the fun toppings are within reach at the grocery store. 7/47 Sicilian Pizza (Sfincione) Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sicilian Pizza (Sfincione) Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My favorite pizza from childhood
is still my favorite today
is still my favorite today. The crunchy bread-crumb topping sets it apart from its American counterpart. I like to top this pie with fresh basil. —Susan Falk, Sterling Heights, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 277 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 527mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. Sfincia, which means sponge, is one of the most popular street foods in Italy, where these Sicilian squares are covered with crispy breadcrumbs, grated cheese and fresh basil. If you’re opposed to anchovies, feel free to leave them out. 8/47 Hawaiian Pizza Test Kitchen Approved Hawaiian Pizza
Juicy chunks of pineapple and cooked ham are the building blocks
Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pineapples bring a touch of sweetness to balance with the salty cheese and savory ham in this Hawaiian pizza. Hearty, loaded and made with a thick crust, this recipe will convince anyone that pineapples do belong on pizza. —Margaret Drye, Plainfield, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 355 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 1085mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. Juicy chunks of pineapple and cooked ham are the building blocks
to a proper Hawaiian pizza
to a proper Hawaiian pizza. This tasty pie will convince even the most pineapple on pizza-averse. 9/47 Fresh Veggie Pizza 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fresh Veggie Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 25 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s no need to bring confetti to your next snack-time gathering. Just carry in this colorful veggie pizza that’s topped with a rainbow of crunchy vegetables! Guests usually don’t even guess this delicious pizza is low-fat. —Brooke Wiley, Halifax, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 164 calories, 7g fat (3g
Whatever mushrooms are in season or at your market will work beautifully
saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 623mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate, 1g fiber), 6g protein. A tube of premade crescent rolls makes this fresh veggie pizza so easy and flavorful, and the cream cheese-ranch sauce pairs perfectly with the fresh vegetable topping. 10/47 Mushroom Pizza 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What’s great about this mushroom pizza is you don’t need to worry about finding the right toppings. Whatever mushrooms are in season or at your market will work beautifully. I like to get
as many different ones as possible
as many different ones as possible. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 284 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat. What I love about mushroom pizza is that I can use any mushroom varieties I please. Common ones like portobello, cremini and shiitake are just as welcomed as wild mushrooms like chanterelles or oyster mushrooms. 11/47 Cast-Iron Pizza 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cast-Iron Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 40
A crust that’s crispy on the
min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pizza has always been a favorite in my house, so this throw-together recipe is a huge hit! There are so many variations of ingredients you could use to turn this dinner main into a breakfast delight! —Laura Herbage, Covington, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 242 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 462mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. Cooking pizza on cast iron is the best way to mimic the pizza you’d get from an outdoor pizza oven: A crust that’s crispy on the
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Chicken Alfredo Pizza 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rich Chicken Alfredo Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 45 min Servings 1 pizza (8 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Had a full day of sledding, shopping or decorating?
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English Muffin Pizza Test Kitchen Approved English Muffin Pizza Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 20 min Servings 8 mini pizzas Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Craving some ‘za but don’t have a pizza crust or frozen pizza on hand?
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A chicken club pizza topped with lettuce, tomatoes and dressing?
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Thanksgiving Lover’s Pizza Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Got Thanksgiving Day leftovers?
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