Greetings and salutations from the irresistible universe of pizza recipes! It simply fills my heart with joy to share my favorite pizza preparations with you, starting with old reliable and heading into delicious realms that few could resist.

I give you my top pizza recommendations:
1. Margherita Pizza
2.

Pepperoni Pizza
3. BBQ Chicken Pizza
4.

Buffalo Chicken Pizza
5. Truffle Mushroom Pizza
6.

Prosciutto with Fig Pizza

The 15 Best pizza recipes

1. Margherita Pizza

Margherita Pizza is a traditional Italian dish. It has a crispy crust that is topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves.

It’s a very simple pizza, done at its best: a drizzle of good olive oil, and it is salted, so there is some contrast between the cheese and the salt.

Ingredients

1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh basil leaves
Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, put it in the oven while it heats.

2. On a floured work surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Then transfer it to a pizza peel that has been dusted with flour or cornmeal.

3. Spread the even over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. The mozzarella slices on top, drizzle with olive oil, and a pinch of salt.

4. Meticulously move the pizza to the heated oven or the pizza stone. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling. After you take it out of the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves on top before serving.

2. Pepperoni Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza is a famous dish crafted from pizza dough, which serves as the foundation for tomato sauce, an abundance of mozzarella cheese, and sliced pepperoni. The typical pizza assemblage gets a boost in flavor from seasoning with oregano and fresh basil.

Ingredients

Pizza dough
Tomato sauce
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Pepperoni slices
Olive oil
Oregano
Fresh basil (optional)

Instructions

1. Set your oven to 475°F (245°C) to heat, and put a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to warm.

2. Spread the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then brush the surface with a bit of olive oil.

3. Cover the dough with a thin coating of tomato sauce, but do not cover the part where you want the crust. You want to leave a small border because that’s going to be your crust.

4. Evenly distribute mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by a neat arrangement of pepperoni slices on top.

5. Move the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet and bake it for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

6. Take it out of the oven, dust it with oregano and fresh basil (if using), cut it up, and serve it up hot.

3. BBQ Chicken Pizza

Savory barbecue sauce, shredded cooked chicken breast, and thinly sliced red onion come together on flavorful pizza dough and are topped with melting mozzarella cheese and fresh cilantro on BBQ chicken pizza. This recipe delivers a taste of that classic pizza in the comfort of your own home.

Ingredients:
BBQ sauce
Cooked chicken breast, shredded
Red onion, thinly sliced
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Cilantro, chopped
Pizza dough
Olive oil

Instructions

1. Set your oven to a temperature of 475°F (245°C) to prepare for cooking.

2. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a greased baking sheet or pizza stone.

3. Apply a coating of barbecue sauce over the dough, followed by an even distribution of shredded chicken, sliced red onion, and the three cheeses.

4. Bake in the oven that has been preheated to 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted, looking at it closely so that it does not overbake. Once removed from the oven, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve while still hot.

4. Hawaiian Pizza

Hawaiian Pizza is a delectable combination of tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, cooked sliced ham, and pineapple chunks, all piled high on pizza dough. It brings a one-of-a-kind taste experience that marries sweet and savory in a way few other pizzas do.

Ingredients

Tomato sauce
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Cooked ham, sliced
Pineapple chunks
Pizza dough

Instructions

1. Heat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you’re using a pizza stone, insert it into the oven as it heats.

2. Spread the pizza dough on a surface lightly dusted with flour to the thickness of your liking.

3. Evenly spread a layer of tomato sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small margin around the crust.

4. Evenly spread a fine layer of mozzarella cheese on top of the tomato sauce, then lay on thick with slices of ham and chunks of pineapple.

5. Move the pizza from the counter to the oven and bake it for 10 to 12 minutes, or until you see the cheese bubbling and the crust has turned a nice golden brown.

6. Take it out of the oven, allow to cool a bit, and cut into pieces for serving.

5. Veggie Pizza

Veggie Pizza is a delightful mix of familiar components like pizza dough, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese, and it is topped off with vibrant bell peppers, red onion, black olives, and mushrooms. This dish is perfect for a homemade meal.

Ingredients

Pizza dough or pre-made pizza crust
Tomato sauce
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Bell peppers, sliced
Red onion, thinly sliced
Black olives, sliced
Mushrooms, sliced

Instructions

1. Set the oven temperature to 475°F (245°C) for preheating.

2. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough to the desired thickness and place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet.

3. Layer tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a shrunken border for the crust.

4. Distribute the sauce evenly and place the mozzarella cheese on top. Afterwards, layer the following ingredients in this order: • bell peppers • red onion • black olives • mushrooms

5. Place the pizza in the oven that has been preheated to 450°F. Bake the pizza for 12 to 15 minutes. The pizza is done when the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

6. Take out of the oven, cut, and serve hot.

6. Four Cheese Pizza

Four Cheese Pizza is a delicious blend of mozzarella, cheddar, feta, and Parmesan cheeses piled atop marinara sauce on a flawlessly baked crust. An ideal meal for lovers of cheese who seek something quick and utterly satisfying.

Ingredients

1 pizza dough, prepared or store-bought
1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. The oven should be set to 475°F (245°C) to preheat.

2. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet.

3. Distribute the marinara sauce evenly over the pizza dough; leave a small border around the edges for the crust.

4. Evenly distribute the mozzarella, cheddar, feta, and Parmesan cheeses over the sauce.

5. Pour oil of olive over the top of the pizza.

6. * Preheat oven to the temperature needed for baking pizza, usually between 450°F and 500°F (232°C
260°C).* Put the pizza in the oven for 10-15 minutes.* Check to see if the crust is golden brown and if the cheese has melted and is lightly browned.

7. Take it out of the oven; let it cool for a little while; then cut it into servings and present.

7. Meat Lover's Pizza

Here is the Meat Lover’s Pizza. It’s a delicious mix of mozzarella cheese, tomato pizza sauce, pepperoni, Italian sausage, sliced ham, bacon bits, and red onion.

It’s the perfect pizza for meat lovers!

Ingredients
Mozzarella cheese (2 cups, shredded)
Tomato pizza sauce (1 cup)
Pepperoni slices (1/2 cup)
Italian sausage (1/2 cup, cooked and crumbled)
Sliced ham (1/2 cup)
Bacon bits (1/4 cup, cooked)
Red onion (1/4 cup, thinly sliced)

Instructions

1. Set your oven to 475°F (245°C).

2. Distribute evenly the tomato pizza sauce over the prepared pizza dough.

3. Cover the sauce with a layer of mozzarella cheese.

4. Distribute evenly the pepperoni, Italian sausage (cooked), ham (sliced), bacon bits, and red onion (chopped) on top of the cheese.

5. Put the pizza in the oven for 12-15 minutes. The way to know it’s done is when the cheese is all melted and bubbling, and the crust is golden brown.

6. Take out of the oven, allow to cool for a few minutes, cut into slices, and serve steaming.

8. Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Buffalo Chicken Pizza combines chicken that is coated with spicy buffalo wing sauce with melted mozzarella and crumbled blue cheese on a crispy premade pizza crust, garnished with fresh sliced green onions.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
1 premade pizza crust
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Set your oven to 450°F (232°C). Prepare a frying pan over medium heat; add some olive oil, and cook the chicken. You want it cooked through, so give it about 5-7 minutes per side in the pan. When it’s done, you can shred it or cut it into cubes. Then toss the chicken in buffalo wing sauce.

2. Position the premade pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Evenly distribute the buffalo chicken over the pizza crust.

3. Scatter the shredded mozzarella and crumbled blue cheese on the chicken. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and melted.

4. Take the pizza out of the oven and sprinkle sliced green onions over it before you serve it.

9. White Pizza

A tasty alternative to traditional pizza, White Pizza, foregoes the standard tomato sauce, using instead a base of silky, creamy ricotta cheese, ramped up with mozzarella, Parmesan, and a hefty amount of minced garlic, all topped with a drizzle of olive oil, a scatter of dried oregano, and a few liberal sprinkles of salt and pepper.

Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pizza dough
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

1. Set your oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit (245 degrees Celsius) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. You may also use a silpat or greased parchment paper, but don’t use ungreased regular parchment paper. Otherwise, the dough will stick.

2. The pizza dough should be rolled out on a floured surface, then moved to the prepared baking sheet.

3. In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, minced garlic, and oregano. Evenly distribute this mixture over the pizza dough.

4. Mozzarella cheese is the main cheese topping on the pizza, followed by sprinklings of Parmesan. Then olive oil is drizzled on top.

5. Bake 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Slice and serve hot.

10. Pesto Pizza

Pesto Pizza melds the complex flavors of pesto sauce, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan, all topped with bright cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, and basil. It makes a simple yet surprisingly delicious alternative to the traditional pizza.

Ingredients
1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Set your oven to 475°F (245°C) to warm it up.

2. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a pizza stone or a baking sheet.

3. Evenly spread the pesto sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

4. Distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pesto and place the halved cherry tomatoes evenly across the surface of the pizza.

5. Preheat the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

6. Take the dish out of the oven and finish it off by layering on the shredded Parmesan, the toasted pine nuts, and very recently picked and washed basil. Then, cut into slabs and serve. You will need no accompaniment for this dish other than perhaps a glass of wine.

11. Truffle Mushroom Pizza

Pizza with Truffle Oil and Mushrooms is a real gourmet delight that you make by cooking fresh pizza dough, filling it with mozzarella cheese, and for a mix of sautéed mushrooms used in this recipe, using sauteed cremini and shiitake mushrooms.

Ingredients

Fresh pizza dough
1 cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup of mixed mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, and oyster), sliced
2 tablespoons of truffle oil
1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare your oven by heating it to 475 millidegrees Fahrenheit (245 millidegrees Celsius). On a well-floured surface, stretch your pizza dough out to a thickness that pleases you.

2. In a medium heated skillet, add olive oil and sauté the mushrooms together with the garlic until they’re soft. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Put the rolled dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Use a brush to apply truffle oil to the dough, ensuring it covers the surface evenly. Then, divide the mozzarella into pieces of roughly the same size and sprinkle it evenly over the pizza.

4. Spread the sautéed mushrooms on top of the cheese, then bake for 10-12 minutes. The pizza is done when the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. Slice it up, then dig in!

12. Prosciutto and Fig Pizza

Pizza with prosciutto and figs is a wonderfully simple mixture of pizza dough, figs, prosciutto, and mozzarella. But there’s something else going on with this pizza that’s very important.

It’s marketed as a fancy-pants pie, and that kind of gets on my nerves. There’s no reason to call this a gourmet pizza or poop on all the other kinds of pizza slightly less well-endowed with mozzarella and prosciutto.

Ingredients:
Fresh pizza dough
Olive oil
Fresh figs, sliced
Prosciutto, thinly sliced
Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Fresh arugula
Balsamic glaze

Instructions

1. Prepare a baking sheet or pizza stone and get your oven ready at 475°F (245°C).

2. On a floured surface, roll the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer the dough onto the prepared baking sheet or pizza stone.

3. Spread a very thin layer of olive oil on the unbaked pizza. Evenly distribute the sliced figs over the surface. Follow with slices of fresh mozzarella and prosciutto.

4. Place the pizza in the oven that has been heated to the right temperature and bake it for 10-15 minutes. Watch the pizza carefully while it bakes and remove it from the oven when the crust looks golden brown and the cheese looks bubbly and melted. Place the pizza on a cutting board, add fresh arugula on top, and drizzle balsamic glaze over that before cutting it into slices and serving.

13. Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza

Pizza with Pear and Gorgonzola combines the sweetness of ripe pears with creamy Gorgonzola cheese, shredded mozzarella, and the crunch of walnuts on a baked crust drizzled with honey.

Ingredients

• 1 pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
• 1 large ripe pear, thinly sliced
• 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

1. Prepare a baking sheet or pizza stone and preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

2. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness.

3. Pour the olive oil over the dough in a thin stream, then use the back of a spoon to spread it evenly across the surface. Top the oil with an even layer of sliced pear. Next goes a layer of crumbled Gorgonzola, followed closely by a top layer of torn mozzarella. Now you can really get crazy! Break out the food processor and pulse the walnuts into the coarsest pieces possible.

4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust turns golden and the cheese bubbles. Just before serving, drizzle with honey.

14. Moroccan Lamb Pizza

Pizza with Moroccan lamb pairs ground lamb, harissa paste, and crumbled feta, all atop a crisp pizza dough. With thinly sliced red onion and fresh mint, it is a delightful and unique fusion of fast food and Moroccan flavors.

Ingredients

Ground lamb
Harissa paste
Red onion, thinly sliced
Feta cheese, crumbled
Fresh mint leaves
Pizza dough

Instructions

1. Your oven should be set to 475 degrees Fahrenheit (245 degrees Celsius). The pizza dough should be rolled out on a surface where it can be floured. The desired thickness should be maintained.

2. In a skillet at medium heat, brown the ground lamb. Stir in some harissa paste and cook for 2 more minutes.

3. Distribute the cooked lamb mix uniformly over the stretched pizza dough. Add red onion, sliced, and feta cheese, crumbled.

4. Prepare the pizza in the oven preheated to 375 degrees for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crisp. Sprinkle fresh mint leaves on top before serving.

15. Smoked Salmon and Dill Pizza

A smoked salmon and dill pizza is a gourmet delight. It features a pre-baked crust topped with a creamy mixture of crème fraîche and cream cheese, thinly sliced smoked salmon, and red onion, along with black pepper and fresh herbs that you might also find on lox and bagels: dill, chives, and, if you’re lucky, some kind of smoked fish.

Ingredients

• 1 pre-baked pizza crust
• 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
• 4 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• Fresh dill, for garnish
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Set your oven to 450°F (230°C) to preheat. If you’re using a pizza stone, it needs to go in the oven to heat up.

2. Evenly distribute the crème fraîche over the pre-baked pizza crust.

3. Lay the smoked salmon slices over the crème fraîche, then place the red onion slices and capers on top.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes or so until the pizza crust’s edges are golden-brown and crispy.

5. Take the pizza out of the oven and add fresh dill and a light dusting of black pepper to it just before eating. The black pepper really makes this dish pop.