The Brilliant Frozen Pizza Trick You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
You can have the perfect slice of frozen pizza every time with this simple trick.
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We’ll admit, frozen pizza doesn’t always check all the boxes for a healthy dinner. We’re partial to homemade cauliflower pizza crust. But sometimes throwing a pizza in the oven is all you have the time to do! That’s why we’re sharing a secret that will help you upgrade frozen pizza. Hint: It’s all about rearranging the toppings. By the way, these are the best frozen pizzas and the best frozen gourmet pizzas you can get delivered right to your doorstep.
The Perfect Slice of Frozen Pizza
Have you ever cut into a pizza that fresh out of the oven, only to have the toppings and cheese start to slide around and make a mess? This can be caused by trying to slice the pizza while it’s still too hot, but another factor is the topping placement. If there are toppings in the way of your slice lines, it can be difficult to get a clean cut. Plus, wouldn’t you rather have full circles of pepperoni on each slice of pizza rather than uneven pepperoni portions?
Here’s the surprisingly simple and brilliant solution: Before you put the pizza in the oven, rearrange the toppings.
Imagine where the slice lines will be, then place the toppings on each portion of pizza, leaving space between each slice so you have a clear path to make your cut. No more cutting through toppings!
Whenever cooking a frozen pizza, rearrange the ingredients before you cook it so that when you cut through it, it makes for a cleaner slice. from r/lifehacks
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How to Add More Flavor
Now that you’ve perfected your pizza slices, with full portions of toppings on each slice—it’s time to kick up the flavor. You can do this by adding even more pizza toppings and of course, cheese. Before baking the pizza, throw on more pepperonis, mushrooms, peppers or whatever you have on hand. (Following our topping arrangement tip as described above.)
Then sprinkle more shredded cheese on top, because you can never have too much cheese. In the end, you’ll have perfectly portioned slices with extra flavor. You might even forget you’re eating a frozen pizza! Here are a few more ideas for upgrading your frozen pizza, including how to make it extra crispy.
More Perfect Pizza Ideas
Sausage French Bread PizzaI never seem to have pizza dough on hand, but that doesn't stop our family from enjoying pizza. We top crusty French bread with creamy Alfredo sauce, sausage and veggies. It's great to serve at a party for children or teens. —Cherie Sweet, Evansville, Indiana
Brunch PizzaWhenever I entertain guests, this zippy pizza is a definite crowd-pleaser. It also makes a great late-night snack for any time of the year! —Janelle Lee, Appleton, Wisconsin
Mini Mediterranean PizzaI was on a mini pizza kick and had already served up Mexican and Italian variations, so I opted for a Mediterranean version and came up with these. —Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia
Italian-Style PizzasWith prepared pesto and pizza crusts, this recipe comes together in a flash. It makes two, and we love that we each get our own Italian style pizza! I like to complete the meal with a salad and fresh fruit. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Chocolate Peanut Butter PizzaKids go crazy for this gooey dessert pizza, although adults snap it up too. Everyone loves the chewy crust and the amazingly delicious combination of chocolate and peanut butter. —Bernice Arnett, Marshfield, Missouri
Arugula PizzaThis arugula pizza is great served as an appetizer for get-togethers with family or friends. My girlfriends and I love it because it has that sophisticated gourmet touch, and it's healthy, too! This also serves four as a main course. —Annette Riva, Naperville, Illinois
Eggplant Flatbread PizzasI'm now a professional chef, but I loved making this recipe for the family on Friday nights as a home cook. We like to shake pizza up with unique, fresh toppings. —Christine Wendland, Browns Mills, New Jersey
Grilled Greek Pita PizzasThis easy flatbread pizza captures classic Mediterranean flavors in every bite. It works equally well as a speedy main dish or an appetizer. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Rich Chicken Alfredo PizzaHad a full day of sledding, shopping or decorating? Settle in for a family-pleasing meal of homemade pizza. With a prebaked crust and simple Alfredo sauce, it’s easy and delicious. —Tammy Hanks, Gainsville, Florida
Barbecued Chicken PizzasSo fast and so easy with refrigerated pizza crust, these saucy, smoky pizzas make quick fans with their rustic, hot-off-the-grill flavor. They're perfect for impromptu cookouts and summer dinners on the patio. —Alicia Trevithick, Temecula, California
Grilled Eggplant Pita PizzasWe grow eggplants and love to use them for our special pizza. Grilling adds robust flavor to the crust, veggies and garlic. Waiting for the eggplants to grow is the hardest part! —Judy Barrett, Chelsea, Alabama
Pepperoni Pizza LoafThis savory stromboli starts with frozen bread dough, so it comes together in practically no time. The golden loaf is stuffed with cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers and olives. I often add a few slices of ham too. It's tasty served with warm pizza sauce for dipping. —Jenny Brown, West Lafayette, Indiana
Apple Crisp PizzaWhile visiting the bakery at a Wisconsin apple orchard, I tried this tempting treat. At home, I put together this recipe. As it bakes, the enticing aroma fills my kitchen, and friends and family linger waiting for a sample. —Nancy Preussner, Delhi, Iowa
Meatball PizzaI always keep meatballs and pizza crusts in the freezer to make this specialty on the spur of the moment. Add a tossed salad and you have a delicious dinner. —Mary Humeniuk-Smith, Perry Hall, Maryland
Baked Potato PizzaI make this creative baked potato pizza for Super Bowl parties. The sour cream, bacon, onions and cheese make every bite taste just like a loaded baked potato. —Gina Pierson, Centralia, Missouri
Fast Philly Cheesesteak PizzaCheesesteaks and pizza are such favorites, I just had to combine them. We top a pizza crust with roast beef, cheese and veggies for a hand-held feast. —Jackie Hannahs, Cedar Springs, Michigan
Makeover Fruit PizzaThere’s nothing better than a guilt-free dessert, especially when it’s topped with refreshing and colorful fruit. We skimmed the calories and fat from a traditional fruit pizza to create one with about half the calories, fat and cholesterol. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cheeseburger PizzaMy husband's favorite foods are pizza and cheeseburgers, so I combined the two in a pie with mayo and dill pickle juice. People who try this cheeseburger pizza always laugh in surprise because it's so good. —Angie Zimmerman, Eureka, Illinois
Thanksgiving Lover's PizzaGot Thanksgiving Day leftovers? Forget ho-hum turkey sandwiches and try this unique take on pizza instead. Get creative with different variations: use whole berry or jelly cranberry sauce; add dollops of mashed potatoes on top; drizzle with turkey gravy; sprinkle with stuffing or dressing; or try unique pizza crust varieties. —Carla Parker, Anderson, South Carolina
