20 Homemade Pizza Recipes That Are the Definition of Perfection
Give us a tender, chewy crust, a slick of bright tomato sauce, and a big ole shower of cheese, and we're pretty much in heaven. So we give you 20 homemade pizza recipes that really take the cake. Er, pie.
Photo by Heidi's Bridge1/20Caramelized Zucchini Flatbread
The most delicious solution to summer squash fatigue.
- Alex Lau3/20
Sheet-Pan Pizza with Brussels Sprouts and Salami
There is no higher calling of the humble Brussels sprout than this cheesy, crispy, can't-stop-eating sheet-pan pizza.
- Bobbi Lin4/20
Salad Pizza
We swapped the red sauce for crisp lettuce tossed in a bracing dressing—and we’re into it.
- Photo by Alex Lau, styling by Claire Saffitz5/20
Cast-Iron Pizza With Fennel and Sausage
Cooking sausage in the pan before adding the dough infuses the crust with porky flavor.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Hampton6/20
Herby Pizza With Carrot Top Pesto
This garlicky carrot top pesto can be used in dozens of ways (pasta sauce! salad dressing! dipping sauce!) aside from pizza.
- Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou7/20
Bon Appétit's "Making Perfect" Pizza
With the amount of love, time, and research that went into making what constitutes the “perfect” pizza, you’ll definitely want to share. Welcome to the best-ever excuse to invite people over for a pizza party.
- Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott8/20
Classic Mozzarella Grandma Pie
This is the pizza margherita of the square-shaped pie. Resist the temptation to add extra cheese; a light hand is key.
- Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Dana Bonagura9/20
Winter Squash and Onion Flatbread
Letting the dough proof in the fridge will extend the rising process, resulting in a more tender and flavorful crust.
- Ted Cavanaugh10/20
Fried Egg Flatbreads with Nduja and Mustard Greens
Nduja is a spreadable, spicy pork salami that grounds all of the other ingredients, but you’ll get heat from the mustard greens, as well.
- Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott11/20
Spicy Tuscan Kale and Ricotta Grandma Pie
Feel free to substitute other types of kale, such as curly or Red Russian, but make sure to pre-dress and massage the leaves as noted in the recipe.
- Alex Lau12/20
Spicy Lamb Pizza with Parsley–Red Onion Salad
Our homage to lahmacun, the Middle Eastern flatbread.
- Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott13/20
Roasted Cauliflower and Ricotta Grandma Pie
Precooking the cauliflower and breadcrumbs means they will get toasty and crisp as the pie bakes. An extra step, yes, but well worth it.
- Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott14/20
Black Olive and Provolone Grandma Pie
Oil-cured olives are quite salty, and we love their chewy texture, but you can use brined black olives if you prefer.
- Alex Lau15/20
Zucchini, Potato, and Fontina Pizzettas
We’ve included Gyngell’s recipe for pizza dough, but if you prefer to use store-bought, we promise not to tell.
- Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott16/20
Hot and Sweet Soppressata and Fennel Grandma Pie
If you prefer a spicy pie, use twice as much hot soppressata and none of the sweet type.
- Alex Lau17/20
Grilled Naan with Burrata and Roasted Potato and Lemon
This vegetarian-friendly recipe was created by James D. Giannis out of Chicago, the winner of our 2015 Readers' Choice Week contest. Look for naan in the bread aisle of your local supermarket.
- Laura Murray18/20
White Skillet Pizza with Spring Greens and an Egg
This recipe makes two white pizzas, but it can be easily halved.
- Alex Lau19/20
Sour Cherry and Bacon Pizza
Tart cherries, bacon, ricotta, and pickled jalapeños—these are the pizza toppings we dream about.
- Alex Lau20/20
Cast Iron Pan Pizza
Thanks to a store-bought dough and a screaming-hot cast-iron skillet, weeknight pizza just got a whole lot better.