These creative pizzas toss tradition out the window with bold, unexpected toppings and flavor combinations that surprise and delight. Whether you’re craving something spicy, savory, or sweet, these recipes make pizza night exciting and fun.

Shrimp Scampi Pizza

A baked unconventional pizza topped with shrimp, crumbled cheese, chopped herbs, and a white sauce, displayed on a round pizza stone with a striped towel nearby.
Shrimp Scampi Pizza. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Loaded with plenty of sweet shrimp and oodles of garlic, do your pizza differently! This flavor-packed pizza is an easy fix, and once you’ve tried it, you’ll be hooked!
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Scampi Pizza

Carnivore Pizza

A person is grabbing a slice of pepperoni pizza.
Carnivore Pizza. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

This Carnivore Pizza is a creative, meat-based twist on the classic Italian dish, catering to those following a carnivore diet. It’s a unique and satisfying way to enjoy the flavors of pizza while adhering to a protein-rich, no-carb eating plan.
Get the Recipe: Carnivore Pizza

Birria Pizza

A unique pizza topped with ground meat, cheese, sliced radishes, onions, herbs, and drizzled with white sauce, served on a round baking tray next to a floral-patterned cloth.
Birria Pizza. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Take your love of pizzas to new levels with Birria Pizza! Spicy, meaty, and oh-so delish!
Get the Recipe: Birria Pizza

BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza

Rectangular slices of flatbread pizza topped with melted cheese, grilled chicken pieces, and red onion strips showcase one of our unique pizzas on a white surface.
BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Meet your new go-to for a laid-back weeknight meal: Easy BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza. It’s all about quick, hearty satisfaction without any fuss. Use leftover chicken or cook up your own and top with bbq sauce, cheese and onions.
Get the Recipe: BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza

Two Pesto Chicken Pizza

Chicken Pizza loaded with Mozzarella on a tray.
Two Pesto Chicken Pizza. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Two Pesto Chicken Pizza with Mozzarella and Ricotta recipe is an amazingly perfect weeknight meal that comes together in minutes!
Get the Recipe: Two Pesto Chicken Pizza

Bacon Fathead Pizza Dough

Keto Bacon Fathead Pizza with fresh basil leaves.
Bacon Fathead Pizza Dough. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This best homemade Bacon Fathead Pizza Dough is super simple and done in no time, using fathead dough without cream cheese. This low-carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic friendly pizza crust is my go-to dough for many recipes.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Fathead Pizza Dough

Pizza Cake

A three layer pizza cake with pepperoni on a plate with the pizza cake in the background.
Pizza Cake. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

My pizza cake features so many layers of cheese and pepperoni inside a perfectly chewy crust. This is THE ultimate deep-dish pizza.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Cake

Rainbow Fathead Pizza

Rainbow Pizza filled with colorful tomatoes and green fresh chives around it.
Rainbow Fathead Pizza. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This Rainbow Fathead Pizza Recipe is not only beautiful from outside, but filled with veggies and healthiness, even your kids would approve. It is super yummy, delicious, scrumptious and magnificent all at the same time.
Get the Recipe: Rainbow Fathead Pizza

Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza

A slice of chocolate chip pizza on a plate.
Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza has a cookie crust and is topped with chocolate chips and marshmallows. It’s great for potlucks and parties!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza

No Fail Sourdough Pizza Dough

A slice of pizza is being held up by a fork in front of a fireplace.
No Fail Sourdough Pizza Dough. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

’ve discovered from making my pizza dough using a sourdough is a better crust. It is more flavorful and definitely crisps up better than other dough recipes I’ve used.
Get the Recipe: No Fail Sourdough Pizza Dough

Smoky Breakfast Pizza Recipe with Perfect Sunny Egg

A pizza topped with a sunny-side-up egg, mushrooms, and green pesto sauce on a wooden board.
Smoky Breakfast Pizza Recipe with Perfect Sunny Egg. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

Easy Breakfast Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella is the morning upgrade you didn’t know you needed. With fresh pizza dough as the base and smoky, melty mozzarella bringing the flavor, this is a breakfast worth waking up for.
Get the Recipe: Smoky Breakfast Pizza Recipe with Perfect Sunny Egg

Mexican Steak Pizza

Mexican steak pizza on a round dark wooden board.
Mexican Steak Pizza. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

This unique pizza made with leftover steak is packed full of flavor. It’s the perfect combination of ingredients that will delight your taste buds and satisfy your cravings.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Steak Pizza

Zucchini Pizza Bites

An overhead image of Zucchini Pizza Bites on a baking tray.
Zucchini Pizza Bites. Photo credit: The Honour System.

These Zucchini Pizza Bites are the healthier, and low-carb alternative to a classic slice. Just four main ingredients are needed to make them!
Get the Recipe: Zucchini Pizza Bites

Best BBQ Chicken Pizza

Four slices of pizza on a table.
Best BBQ Chicken Pizza. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

With fresh and homemade ingredients, this pizza is full of flavor but isn’t time-consuming to make.
Get the Recipe: Best BBQ Chicken Pizza

Muffin Pan Pepperoni Pizza Bites

Pizza muffins on a plate.
Muffin Pan Pepperoni Pizza Bites. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

These fluffy Muffin Pan Pepperoni Pizza Bites are easy and irresistible snacks that take just four ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Muffin Pan Pepperoni Pizza Bites

Cheddar Ham Breakfast Pizza

A Cheddar and Ham Breakfast Pizza in a pan with a slice missing.
Cheddar Ham Breakfast Pizza. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

This Cheddar Ham Breakfast Pizza recipe has eggs, cheese, and ham baked into a thick, chewy, store-bought crust! It checks all the boxes for speed, budget, and flavor.
Get the Recipe: Cheddar Ham Breakfast Pizza

Tortilla Pizza

A hand sprinkling fresh basil on top of a tortilla pizza.
Tortilla Pizza. Photo credit: The Honour System.

Pizza meets tortilla for a budget-friendly, super-fast weeknight dinner. Make this healthy Tortilla Pizza recipe and skip the delivery.
Get the Recipe: Tortilla Pizza

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