10 Easy Homemade Pizza Night Recipes Better Than Delivery

Skip the delivery app! These 10 homemade pizzas use store-bought or quick dough and pile on the toppings for the best pizza night ever.

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1. Classic Pepperoni Pizza

Crispy-edged pepperoni cups, melty mozzarella, and zesty sauce on golden homemade crust.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 24 slices pepperoni
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or steel inside.
2. Stretch dough into a 12-inch round on a floured peel.
3. Spread sauce, leaving a 1-inch border, then add mozzarella.
4. Top with pepperoni and sprinkle Italian seasoning.
5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbles.
6. Brush crust with olive oil, add parmesan, slice, and serve.

2. Fresh Margherita Pizza

Simple and perfect: bright tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 1/2 cup crushed San Marzano tomatoes
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or steel inside.
2. Stretch dough into a 12-inch round.
3. Spread tomatoes mixed with garlic and salt over the dough.
4. Add mozzarella slices evenly.
5. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until crust is puffed and charred in spots.
6. Top with basil, olive oil, and pepper; slice and serve.

3. BBQ Chicken Pizza

Smoky-sweet barbecue sauce, tender chicken, red onion, and cilantro on a chewy crust.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup smoked gouda, shredded
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or steel inside.
2. Stretch dough into a 12-inch round on a floured peel.
3. Spread barbecue sauce and layer chicken and red onion.
4. Top with mozzarella and gouda.
5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
6. Scatter cilantro over the top and slice.

4. Veggie Supreme Pizza

A garden of colorful veggies over garlicky sauce with a double-cheese blend.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup black olives
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or steel inside.
2. Stretch dough into a 12-inch round.
3. Spread sauce and sprinkle half the mozzarella.
4. Arrange all the vegetables over the cheese.
5. Top with remaining mozzarella.
6. Bake 12 to 14 minutes until veggies are tender and crust is golden.

5. White Garlic Pizza

Creamy garlic-parmesan sauce, ricotta dollops, and mozzarella with a golden crust.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or steel inside.
2. Make the sauce: cook garlic in butter, whisk in flour, then milk until thick; stir in parmesan.
3. Stretch dough into a 12-inch round and spread with the garlic sauce.
4. Add dollops of ricotta and sprinkle mozzarella.
5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
6. Rest 3 minutes, slice, and serve.

6. Meat Lovers Pizza

Loaded with pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and ham under a thick layer of mozzarella.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 lb Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 20 slices pepperoni
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup diced ham
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or steel inside.
2. Stretch dough into a 13-inch round for a hearty base.
3. Spread sauce and add half the mozzarella.
4. Pile on sausage, pepperoni, bacon, and ham.
5. Cover with remaining mozzarella and Italian seasoning.
6. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is deep golden and cheese bubbles.

7. Hawaiian Pizza

Sweet pineapple and salty ham with melty mozzarella — the classic sweet-savory combo.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup diced ham
• 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
• 1/4 red onion, sliced
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or steel inside.
2. Stretch dough into a 12-inch round.
3. Spread sauce and add mozzarella.
4. Scatter ham, pineapple, and red onion.
5. Sprinkle oregano over the top.
6. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until golden and bubbly.

8. Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Spicy buffalo chicken, cool ranch drizzle, and melty cheese with a celery crunch.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 2 tbsp sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or steel inside.
2. Toss chicken with buffalo sauce.
3. Stretch dough into a 12-inch round and spread a thin layer of buffalo sauce.
4. Top with chicken and both cheeses.
5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
6. Drizzle with ranch; add celery and green onions.

9. Taco Pizza

Seasoned beef, cheddar, and all the taco fixings on a crispy pizza crust.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or steel inside.
2. Brown beef with taco seasoning; stir in salsa.
3. Stretch dough into a 12-inch round and top with the beef mixture.
4. Sprinkle cheddar generously over the top.
5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until crust is golden.
6. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and dollops of sour cream.

10. Pesto Chicken Pizza

Vibrant basil pesto, juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 1/2 cup basil pesto
• 2 cups cooked chicken, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup baby spinach
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or steel inside.
2. Stretch dough into a 12-inch round.
3. Spread pesto evenly over the dough.
4. Top with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella.
5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
6. Finish with pine nuts, spinach, and parmesan.

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