Pepperoni’s great—but these pizzas dare to do more. Think bold toppings, inventive sauces, and flavors that rewrite the rules. Every slice feels like something you’d brag about making from scratch.

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

Crab Rangoon Pizza

A crab rangoon pizza topped with wonton strips, green onions, and hot sauce.
Crab Rangoon Pizza. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

My crab rangoon pizza features juicy crab and melty cheese topped with crispy wonton strips. If you can’t decide on pizza or Chinese food, you can have both with this easy recipe.
Get the Recipe: Crab Rangoon Pizza

Pizza Stuffed Peppers

Two stuffed bell pepper halves, one green and one red, topped with melted cheese, mini pepperoni, spinach, and sliced black olives on a white plate.
Pizza Stuffed Peppers. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

If you’re looking for a way to enjoy all the flavors of pizza without the crust, this recipe uses bell peppers as a fresh and crunchy base stuffed with Italian sausage, marinara, and melty mozzarella. It’s an easy weeknight meal that’s lighter than traditional pizza but still satisfying, with customizable toppings like mini pepperonis and spinach to keep things interesting.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Stuffed Peppers

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

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

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

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

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

Pizza Grilled Cheese

A pepperoni pizza sandwich cut in half with grill marks.
Pizza Grilled Cheese. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

All the flavors of pizza in a SUPER easy to make grilled cheese sandwich. Tons of spicy pepperoni and gooey cheese make this an irresistible lunch or dinner!
Get the Recipe: Pizza Grilled Cheese

Sausage Breakfast Pizza

Sausage Breakfast Pizza. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Start your morning with Sausage Breakfast Pizza, a warm and hearty bowl to get you going. Packed with apples and a touch of cinnamon, it’s a wholesome way to fuel your day.
Get the Recipe: Sausage Breakfast 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

Strawberry Pizza

Strawberry Pizza. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Strawberry Pizza starts with a soft, slightly sweet pizza crust, topped with a creamy layer and fresh strawberries. It’s a fun and unique way to enjoy a fruit-filled dessert.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Pizza

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

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

Air Fryer Pizza Egg Rolls

Pizza egg rolls with a crispy exterior, served on a white plate with dipping sauce.
Air Fryer Pizza Egg Rolls. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

This party appetizer is a fun and easy way to enjoy the classic flavors of pepperoni pizza in a deliciously crispy bite-sized teaser. A flaky egg roll crust wraps around the gooey, cheesy, pepperoni filling for dunking into a bowl of warm marinara sauce. Perfect for parties or a movie-night snack.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pizza Egg Rolls

Fig Jam, Caramelized Onion, and Prosciutto Pizza

Fig Jam, Caramelized Onion, and Prosciutto Pizza. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Fig Jam, Caramelized Onion, and Prosciutto Pizza is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Fig Jam, Caramelized Onion, and Prosciutto Pizza

Birria Pizza

Birria Pizza on a pizza stone.
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

Shrimp Scampi Pizza

A pizza with shrimp and cheese on top.
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

Air Fryer Pizza Roll Ups

Air Fryer Pizza Roll Ups. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

These air fryer pizza roll-ups are quick, crispy, and packed with flavor. Simply roll up tortillas with sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni, then brush them with garlic butter before air frying. They turn out golden and cheesy with a perfect crunch. Kids enjoy them, and they’re simple enough to make any night of the week.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pizza Roll Ups

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 is a colorful and wholesome twist on classic pizza. Loaded with fresh veggies and melty cheese, it’s as fun to look at as it is to eat. Even kids will love how delicious and satisfying it tastes. Perfect for a low-carb meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor or creativity.
Get the Recipe: Rainbow Fathead Pizza

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