16 Easiest Pizza Recipes of All Time
Dare we say they’re better than delivery?
On pizza night, you have plenty of options: order delivery, pop a frozen pie in the oven or — our favorite — make one from scratch. No matter which route you take, you’ll end up with something cheesy, satisfying and delicious.
The experts in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen have made hundreds of pizzas over the years, trying countless topping combinations, cheeses and crusts while experimenting with pizza ovens, sheet pans, grills and even air fryers. These are the homemade pizza recipes we come back to again and again because they’re tasty and easy to make.
Start with fresh pizza dough from the grocery store or your local pizzeria (just ask!). Or make your own with a bit of flour, water and yeast (check out our classic pizza dough recipe). Then, treat that ball of dough as a blank canvas, customizing it with seasonal produce, pantry staples and your favorite cheeses and toppings. We even have a few pizzas that swap traditional pizza dough for unconventional crusts, whether you’re gluten-free or looking to pack in more protein.
Whether you’re kicking off a Friday night pizza tradition, having friends over or simply craving something cozy, there’s a recipe here for you.
Sheet Pan Pepperoni Pizza
The kitchen essential you rely on for one-pan dinners and cookies also happens to make great pizza, with crisp edges and soft, chewy centers. You’ll stretch the dough directly on the sheet pan, so there’s no need to worry about shaping a perfectly round pie. “It’s so easy, it’s basically the only way I make pizza at home,” says GH Food Producer Tina Martinez.
Get the Sheet Pan Pepperoni Pizza recipe.
Lemony White Clam Pizza
Anyone who has been to New Haven, CT has most likely heard of the city’s famous clam pizza. Our homemade version can be made anywhere and it relies on pantry ingredients, like canned chopped clams, for ease.
Get the Lemony White Clam Pizza recipe.
Ricotta, Sausage and Broccolini Pizza
Crumbled Italian sausage cooks right on the crust (no need to brown it in a skillet first!), adding big flavor to your pie with zero extra effort.
Mushroom-Gorgonzola Pizza
You can serve pizza with a side salad, but even better: Top your pie with a medley of roasted mushrooms and pile of peppery arugula.
Get the Mushroom-Gorgonzola Pizza recipe.
Spicy Soppressata Pizza
Firing up the pizza oven doesn’t have to mean signing up for a whole cooking project. Jarred marinara and store-bought dough make this pie a breeze. A drizzle of honey and chopped Calabrian chile bring some sweet heat.
Get the Spicy Soppressata Pizza recipe.
Zucchini and Summer Squash Pizza
Seasonal produce piled onto pizza may be our favorite way to make the most of a farmers’ market haul. Add melty cheese and a drizzle of pesto to the equation, and it’s hard to beat.
Cheeseburger Pizza
Craving something out of the box? Turn a crowd-pleasing classic into a pizza topping. This pie features everything you love about a cheeseburger, from savory ground beef and melty cheese to fresh lettuce, tomato and onions.
Get the Cheeseburger Pizza recipe.
Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizzas
With the right strategy, you can make pizza in the air fryer. You’ll want to give the dough a head start to ensure that it gets fully cooked (and other elements don’t burn). To avoid a mess a melted cheese, go for sliced provolone rather than traditional shredded mozzarella.
Get the Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza recipe.
High-Protein BBQ “Chicken Pizza”
Prioritizing protein? Use seasoned ground chicken to make a pizza “crust.” Our recipe leverages the broiler, which results in a crusty exterior and juicy interior.
Get the High-Protein BBQ “Chicken Pizza” recipe.
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Prosciutto-Tomato Pizza
One ingredient (read: pepperoncini) steals the show here. Scattered over the pie before and after baking, the tangy, briny peppers cut through the rich cheese, salty prosciutto, and sweet roasted tomatoes.
Get the Prosciutto-Tomato Pizza recipe.
Cheesy Mushroom Pizza
No mozzarella? That’s fine! This white pie features sliced provolone, fresh ricotta, and grated pecorino Romano cheeses.
Get the Cheesy Mushroom Pizza recipe.
Caesar Salad “Chicken Pizza”
Chicken Caesar pizza but with a protein-packed twist. Yep, you guessed it—the crust is made from chicken.
Get the Caesar Salad “Chicken Pizza” recipe.
Pepper and Onion Pizza
Each sauce-free slice still delivers plenty of flavor thanks to a colorful medley of onions and peppers (including jalapeños for a slight kick) and grated sharp Cheddar.
Get the Pepper and Onion Pizza recipe.
Cast-Iron Skillet Pizza
This isn’t a thin-crust pizza — and that’s exactly the point. Baking it in a cast-iron skillet creates a crispy bottom with a light and airy center. If you’re a fan of a thick, chewy crust (think: deep dish pizza), this is the homemade pizza for you.
Get the Cast-Iron Skillet Pizza recipe.
Grilled Pizza
Even without a pizza oven, you can turn bring your pizza night outdoors with help from your grill. Char dough on one side, flip, add toppings and continue to cook until the everything is warmed through. Or simply top the grilled dough with something fresh, like sliced heirloom tomatoes.
Get the Grilled Pizza recipe.
Blue Cheese and Blueberry Pizza
Here, fruit adds a sweet, juicy contrast that perfectly complements funky blue cheese. Give it a try — you may discover a new favorite pizza topping.
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