Though originally of Italian origin, it is without doubt that pizza is also an American table classic. The beauty of pizza is that you can never really go wrong with it. With all of the ingredient options available, you’ll never have a shortage of topping combinations to try. But finding a new pizza that everyone in the family will like can be risky.
In an effort to get everyone trying more delicious pizza, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite, less-considered topping combinations. We hope you enjoy trying something new on your next family pizza night!
1. Spinach Artichoke Pizza
Ingredients
1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature
cornmeal, for the baking sheets
2 cups marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
2 cups baby spinach (about 2 ounces)
8 ounces mozzarella, grated (1 cup)
1/2 8-ounce bar cream cheese, cut up
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
kosher salt and black pepper
Directions
Heat oven to 475° F. Shape the dough into 4 rounds and place on 2 cornmeal-dusted baking sheets.
Dividing evenly, top the rounds with the artichoke hearts, spinach, mozzarella, cream cheese, and Parmesan; season with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bake until the crust is golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
2. Barbecue Chicken and Corn Pizza
Ingredients
1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature
cornmeal, for the baking sheets
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
8 ounces provolone, grated (2 cups)
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
kosher salt and black pepper
Directions
Heat oven to 475° F. Shape the dough into 4 rounds and place on 2 cornmeal-dusted baking sheets.
Dividing evenly, top the rounds with the barbecue sauce, chicken, provolone, corn, and onion; season with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bake until the crust is golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
3. Ham, Cheddar, and Apple Pizzas
Ingredients
1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature
cornmeal, for the baking sheets
1/4 cup honey mustard
8 ounces white Cheddar, grated (2 cups)
1/4 pound thinly sliced ham
1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
kosher salt and black pepper
Directions
Heat oven to 475° F. Shape the dough into 4 rounds and place on 2 cornmeal-dusted baking sheets.
Dividing evenly, top the rounds with the mustard, Cheddar, ham, and apple; season with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bake until the crust is golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
Make dinner fun for the whole family by including your kids with these DIY pizza ideas! Happy eating!
Recipes adapted from RealSimple.com