Skip the delivery fee and make pizza night legendary at home. These eleven pizzas go from classic pepperoni to creative taco and buffalo styles — every one easy to build, fun to customize, and gone in minutes.
1. Classic Pepperoni Pizza
Crispy pepperoni cups and bubbly mozzarella on a golden crust — the one everyone reaches for first.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 3 oz pepperoni slices
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat the oven as hot as it goes (500°F or more) with a pizza stone or steel inside for at least 30 minutes.
- Stretch the dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch round.
- Spread the sauce edge to edge, leaving a small border, and cover with mozzarella.
- Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese bubbles and browns.
2. BBQ Chicken Pizza
Smoky barbecue sauce, tender chicken, and red onion on a chewy crust with a mozzarella-smoked gouda blend.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 475°F with a stone or steel inside.
- Toss the shredded chicken with 3 tablespoons of the barbecue sauce.
- Stretch the dough into a 12-inch round and spread the remaining barbecue sauce over it.
- Top with mozzarella, gouda, chicken, and red onion.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are browned, then scatter cilantro on top.
3. Margherita Pizza
Fresh tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, and basil — simple ingredients, perfect balance.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/2 cup crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven as hot as it goes with a stone or steel inside for at least 30 minutes.
- Stir the crushed tomatoes with the garlic, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
- Stretch the dough into a 12-inch round and spread the tomato mixture thinly.
- Lay the mozzarella slices evenly over the sauce.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes until the crust puffs and chars in spots.
- Top with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
4. Veggie Supreme Pizza
A rainbow of garden vegetables over zesty sauce and two cheeses — hearty without the meat.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 475°F with a stone or steel inside.
- Sauté the mushrooms, pepper, and onion in a little olive oil for 4 minutes to release their moisture.
- Stretch the dough into a 12-inch round and spread with pizza sauce.
- Scatter the mozzarella, then the sautéed vegetables, spinach, and olives.
- Bake 12 to 14 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese melts.
5. Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Spicy buffalo chicken, cool ranch drizzle, and celery on a crispy crust — game day in pizza form.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 475°F with a stone or steel inside.
- Toss the chicken with half the buffalo sauce.
- Stretch the dough into a 12-inch round and spread the remaining buffalo sauce over it.
- Top with mozzarella, buffalo chicken, and blue cheese.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until golden, then add celery and drizzle with ranch.
6. Hawaiian Pizza
Sweet pineapple and savory ham over melty mozzarella — love it or debate it, it disappears fast.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 475°F with a stone or steel inside.
- Pat the pineapple chunks dry with a paper towel so the crust stays crisp.
- Stretch the dough into a 12-inch round and spread with pizza sauce.
- Cover with mozzarella, then scatter ham, pineapple, and red onion.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the edges brown.
7. Taco Pizza
Seasoned beef, refried beans, and all the taco fixings baked on a crisp pizza crust.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- Sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 475°F. Brown the beef, drain it, and stir in the taco seasoning with 1/4 cup water.
- Stretch the dough into a 12-inch round and spread the refried beans over it like sauce.
- Top with the taco beef and the cheese blend.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese melts.
- Finish with lettuce, tomatoes, and dollops of sour cream before slicing.
8. White Garlic Pizza
No red sauce needed — creamy ricotta and garlic with three cheeses on a buttery crust.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Chopped parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 475°F with a stone or steel inside.
- Stir the minced garlic and olive oil into the ricotta with a pinch of salt.
- Stretch the dough into a 12-inch round and spread the garlic ricotta over it.
- Top with mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until the top is golden, then finish with parsley.
9. Pesto Chicken Pizza
Fragrant basil pesto, grilled chicken, and sun-dried tomatoes with creamy mozzarella.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 1/2 cups cooked sliced chicken
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- Fresh basil leaves, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 475°F with a stone or steel inside.
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet for 2 minutes until golden; set aside.
- Stretch the dough into a 12-inch round and spread the pesto evenly.
- Top with mozzarella, chicken, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is crisp.
- Scatter the pine nuts and fresh basil over the top before serving.
10. Easy French Bread Pizza
Crispy, cheesy, and ready in 20 minutes — the fastest way to fix a pizza craving.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread, halved lengthwise
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 3 oz pepperoni slices
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Brush the cut sides of the bread with olive oil and bake 5 minutes until lightly crisp.
- Spread pizza sauce generously over each half.
- Pile on the mozzarella, pepperoni, bell pepper, and mushrooms.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese melts and the edges brown.
- Cool 2 minutes, then slice into pieces and serve.
11. Cheesy Pizza Pockets
Golden hand pies stuffed with sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni — perfect for lunchboxes and snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 2 oz pepperoni, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a 5-inch circle.
- Spoon sauce onto half of each circle, leaving a border; top with mozzarella and pepperoni.
- Fold the dough over, press out the air, and crimp the edges with a fork.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan.
- Bake 14 to 16 minutes until deep golden; cool 5 minutes before serving with extra sauce for dipping.