Brit + Co’s 13 Best Homemade Pizza Recipes for Nights In
Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston is a food writer living in Los Angeles. When she's not busy writing, she spends her time in the kitchen creating both virtuous and decidedly junky vegan food. Buffalo chickpea pizza, anyone? She's also been known to eat a plain block of tofu or beans straight out of the can for lunch, but somehow those culinary adventures don't make it to her Instagram. You can follow Justina on Twitter or see what's cooking in her kitchen on her blog, A Life of Little Pleasures.
They say there's no such thing as bad pizza, and after perusing Brit + Co's best pizza recipes, we'd have to agree. We like to think of pizza as a blank slate. The basic formula of crust, sauce, and toppings remains the same, but there are so many variables that we never get tired of the stuff. You really can't go wrong with options ranging from dessert pizzas to deep dish pies cooked in cast iron skillets. The next time your craving strikes, check out one of Brit + Co's best original pizza recipes.
15 Minute Pizza: There's only one thing to do when the craving for pizza strikes. Whip up one of these 15-minute baddies and get ready for total satisfaction.
Cast-Iron Skillet Pizza: Cooking pizza in your cast-iron skillet gives you the ultimate fluffy-yet-crispy crust. If you let some cheese sprinkle over the edge of the dough, you'll get the most perfectly browned bits to munch on.
Grilled Kale Pesto + Corn Pizza: Most home ovens don't get hot enough to give you the authentic flavor of pizza cooked in a brick oven. That's why the grill, which can reach much higher temperatures, is the secret to making the best crispy, slightly smokey pies at home.
Healthy Pizza Bowls: We all know that the toppings are the best part of any pizza. Keep things gluten-free and topping-heavy with this surprisingly healthy recipe.
Homemade Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough: Impress your friends by churning out your own pizza dough from scratch. Greek yogurt and self-rising flour make it an easier endeavor than you might imagine.
Mini Pizzas:English muffin pizzas are great party food, because everyone can decide which toppings they want. Or, make a bunch ahead of time, then freeze the cooked pizzas and reheat whenever the mood strikes.
Pizza Nachos: Nachos are always a good time, but combine them with pizza and you're in for a real treat. The pizza crust base in this recipe ensures that none of the toppings get away.
Cheesy Pull-Apart Pizza Muffins: Savory muffins are a tasty treat to whip up for parties, movie night, or even brunch. Just make sure there's at least two for each person — these are pretty irresistible.
S'mores Pizza: Think of this dessert like a gussied-up fried dough. It's topped with a melange of melted chocolate and bronzed mini marshmallows and a shower of graham cracker crumbs.
Cheeseburger Pizza: Why choose between cheeseburgers and pizza when you can have both? Pile on the beef to make this craveable recipe.
Pizza Donuts: Crispy fried dough, pillowy in the middle, gets us every time.
Pizza in a Mug: When you don't feel like turning on the oven, you can still get your fix by making this easy mug pizza.
Pizza Pull-Apart Bread: Please a crowd with this pull-apart pizza bread loaf. It's great for parties, and you can even make it vegetarian if you have any meat-free guests.
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Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston is a food writer living in Los Angeles. When she's not busy writing, she spends her time in the kitchen creating both virtuous and decidedly junky vegan food. Buffalo chickpea pizza, anyone? She's also been known to eat a plain block of tofu or beans straight out of the can for lunch, but somehow those culinary adventures don't make it to her Instagram. You can follow Justina on Twitter or see what's cooking in her kitchen on her blog, A Life of Little Pleasures.