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A Variety of Delicious Pizza Recipes

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Here's a variety of delicious pizza recipes, including pizza toppings, pizza sauces, crusts, and appetizer pizzas.

1. Spicy Sloppy Joe Pizza

Spicy Sloppy Joe PizzaImage © Diana Rattray
I didn't add many extra toppings to this pizza, mainly because I wanted the sloppy joe flavors to stand out. Feel free to add your favorite toppings. Jalapeno pepper rings, sliced black olives, sliced plum tomatoes, thinly sliced bell pepper rings, and mushrooms are just a few possibilities.
Recipe: Spicy Sloppy Joe Pizza

2. Spinach, Ham, and Mushroom Pizza

Spinach, Ham, and Mushroom PizzaImage © Diana Rattray

Use purchased or homemade pizza dough for this delicious pizza recipe.

Recipe: Spinach, Ham, and Mushroom Pizza

3. Barbecue Beef Pizza

Barbecue Beef PizzaImage © Diana Rattray
This delicious pizza is so easy to make with purchased or homemade pizza dough, leftover roast beef, barbecue sauce, and cheese, along with other toppings.
Recipe: Barbecue Beef Pizza

4. Barbecued Chicken Pizza

Barbecued Chicken PizzaImage © Diana Rattray
I grilled chicken breasts with spicy grill seasoning for this pizza, but you can use diced leftover chicken or purchased grilled or cooked chicken breast pieces. Use the bread machine buttermilk pizza dough, or use your own homemade or purchased pizza dough. Feel free to add some of your family's favorite toppings.
Recipe: Barbecued Chicken Pizza

5. Pulled Pork Pizza

Pulled Pork PizzaImage © Diana Rattray

Use your favorite pizza crust recipe to make a deep dish or thin crust pizza with a tasty topping of leftover pulled pork and barbecue sauce.

Recipe: Pulled Pork Pizza

6. Creole-Style Pizza Sauce

Creole-Style Pizza SauceImage © Diana Rattray
This recipe makes about 4 cups of sauce, and it freezes well. Use this sauce with your favorite pizza toppings or use it as a sauce for chicken or seafood.
Recipe: Creole-Style Pizza Sauce

7. Mini White Chicken Pizzas

Mini White Chicken PizzasImage © Diana Rattray

These tasty mini pizzas are quick and easy for summer lunches, and the kids will love them. Use plain or whole wheat English muffins for these pizzas. Packaged grilled or roasted chicken pieces make this recipe extra-easy.

Recipe: Mini White Chicken Pizzas

8. Green Tomato Pizza

Green Tomato PizzaImage © Diana Rattray

This green tomato pizza is tangy and delicious. Add a little bacon or ham for a heartier pizza.

Recipe: Green Tomato Pizza

9. Grilled Chicken Pizza

Grilled Chicken PizzaImage © Diana Rattray
Chicken is sauteed or pan grilled with grill seasoning and garlic, then arranged on a pizza crust with barbecue sauce and other toppings. Use your favorite recipe for pizza dough or use refrigerated or frozen, thawed pizza dough.
Recipe: Grilled Chicken Pizza

10. Chunky Tomato Pizza Sauce

Chunky Tomato Pizza SauceImage © Diana Rattray
I love pizza, and I especially love homemade pizza. I know the ingredients are fresh, I know it will be hot, and I know it will taste great.
Recipe: Chunky Tomato Pizza Sauce

11. Basic Pizza Dough

Basic Pizza DoughImage © Diana Rattray

This pizza dough recipe will make a 12- to 14-inch pizza. Knead this pizza dough by hand or mix it in the bread machine or with your stand mixer and dough hook.

Recipe: Pizza Dough

12. Bread Machine Pizza Dough

Bread Machine Pizza DoughImage © Diana Rattray

This is an easy pizza dough to prepare, and the bread machine does the work. Top this pizza dough with pizza sauce and your favorite toppings and enjoy a fresh hot pizza.

Recipe: Bread Machine Pizza Dough

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