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Having a pizza night, friends? I’ve put together a long list of amazing pizza toppings you’ll absolutely love. From popular Italian pizzas to more creative recipes, these sensational pizza toppings ideas will be a total hit.
There’s nothing better than feasting on a pizza!
The ultimate evening to me is a cozy pizza night in. Your family and friends gathered around in the kitchen while you pull a freshly baked pizza out of the oven.
The aroma of garlic and oregano, the incredible smell of roasted tomatoes and basil, gooey melted cheese everywhere.
Pizza is so generous, abundant, it smells incredible and everyone loves it.
It’s also customizable with different and more delicious pizza toppings ideas to make everyone happy. How cool is that?
With a batch of freshly made dough, easy pizza sauce, and a few delicious pizza toppings, it’s so easy to whip up a terrific filling meal for a crowd.
And for the pizza dough, you can use your favorite recipe, my super easy 1-bowl pizza dough, or store-bought dough if you’re short on time.
In this collection I’ve included a wide array of popular pizza recipes that feature veggies, fish and meat to suit different tastes.
Pizza with toppings? Here they are! : )
Pizza Toppings
From Classic Italian pizzas to the ultimate veggie pizzas, these delighful pizza toppings are sooo good they need to be shared. Enjoy!
Pizza with Gorgonzola, so delicious!
Meet one of the best cheese pizza toppings ever! The crispy crust, the indulgently creamy Italian blue cheese and the toasty walnuts are so delicious! Yes, gorgonzola is the best cheese for pizza, if you ask me.
Anchovy Pizza
Anchovy pizza is one of the most popular Italian pizza recipes, and its flavor is incredible. The crunchy pizza crust topped with tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, salty anchovies capers and oregano… all BIG flavors.
Spinach pizza, seriously good!
This scrumptious spinach pizza is crispy on the edges and loaded with juicy garlicky spinach, creamy mozzarella and tangy feta cheese. It’s fresh, full of flavor, and so good!
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni pizza so popular and deserves its place in this collection of pizza toppings, it's everyone’s favourite everywhere!
Pesto Pizza
In this delicious pesto pizza the crispy crust is topped with mozzarella, scrumptious basil pesto and pine nuts. it’s so fresh, flavorful and amazingly good.
Olive Pizza (no-knead)
Why order out when you can make this stellar olive pizza at home? In this classic flavor combination the crispy pizza crust is topped with mozzarella cheese and delicious juicy olives. It’s so simple yet amazingly good!
Margherita Pizza
Pizza margherita is a simple pizza hailing from Naples and features a bubbly crust, crushed San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt. So simple and so good.
Greek Pizza with Feta Cheese
This scrumptious Greek pizza with feta cheese is made with red onions, tomatoes, aromatic oregano, Greek olives and the rich, tangy feta cheese. And it tastes amazing!
White Pizza (Pizza Bianca)
In this recipe the pizza topping is made with lots of cheese and the perfect amount of garlic. So delicious!
Kale Pesto Pizza
What about kale pesto? it makes delicious vegetarian option perfect for veggie lovers.
Smoked Salmon Pizza with Brie and Arugula
In this white pizza topping the flavour of the salmon is perfectly complemented by the brie and the addition of arugula and spring onions. This is a true feast for any foodie!
Mozzarella Pizza
The combination of crispy pizza crust and melty-cheese-savory glory make this mozzarella pizza absolutely AMAZING!
Pizza with Eggplant
This Italian pizza with eggplant is topped with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, delicious soft eggplant slices, parmesan and pops of fresh basil leaves. It's inspired to the iconic eggplant parmesan (parmigiana di melanzane, in Italian).
Roasted Vegetable Whole Wheat Pizza
Fancy vegetarina pizza toppings? Here is a mix of roasted vegetables, garlic, mozzarella cheese, and pizza sauce that tastes delicious.
Pizza with artichokes
Meet my favorite artichoke pizza! The golden pizza crust is topped with creamy mozzarella and artichoke hearts marinated with hints of garlic, lemon and herbs. It’s flavorful and amazingly delicious!
Tuna Pizza with Red Onion and Black Olives
This flavor-packed tuna pizza with red onion and black olives is inspired by a traditional Italian recipe. It tastes amazing!
Arugula Prosciutto ham Pizza
This scrumptious pizza combines Italian prosciutto and fresh arugula, some of the most popular pizza toppings!
Veggie Pizza
If you love veggie pizza toppings, look no further! In this recipe the creamy mozzarella, roasted vegetables and arugula make one of the best vegetable toppings.
Skillet Truffle Mushroom Pizza
If you look for white pizza toppings, this incredibile truffle mushroom pizza is an indulgent recipe which makes an impressive homemade pizza with a cheesy garlic mushroom topping. How good is that?!
Pizza with Zucchini
Pizza with zucchini with crispy crust and shaved parmesan pairs beautifully with fresh, marinated zucchini. Plus, it’s super easy to make from scratch with this easy no-knead pizza dough!
Pizza with Peppers
This scrumptious pizza with peppers is a real treat for any pizza lover! It’s crusty, full of flavor, and packed with yellow and red peppers, soft mozzarella and fresh basil leaves. This is truly a terrific vegetarian pizza that smells and tastes amazing.
Caprese Pizza
No unhealthy processed ingredients, only good stuff for this delicious Caprese pizza with fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.
Brussels, Caramelized Onion and Pistachio Pizza.
This pizza has everything. It has sweet and savory flavor from the caramelized onions, tons of cheese, flavor and a slight chew from the shredded brussels and of course, the pistachios!
Stuffed Crust Pizza with Chipotle Chicken
Shredded chicken, a chipotle spiked tomato sauce, yellow pepper and red onion all make perfect toppings for this scrumptious pizza!
Pizza with Arugula
The fresh, tangy arugula lends lightness to the tomato sauce and rich mozzarella making a great contrast. It also makes a wonderful match with salty parmesan cheese, turning a simple pizza into a gourmet pizza!
Easy Onion Pizza
Crispy and delicious, this vegetarian onion pizza is a real treat for any pizza lover. The soft marinated onions release their sweetness in the oven pairing beautifully with creamy mozzarella and savory olives.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
I guess this classic combination for classic BBQ chicken pizza with tangy BBQ sauce and chicken is the favorite pizza topping for many!
Easy Fresh Tomato Pizza
In this cherry tomato pizza the golden crust pairs beautifully with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella. It’s truly a marriage made in heaven, perfect with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and totally delicious!
BBQ Pulled Pork & Sweet Corn Pizza.
This pulled pork pizza is for meat lovers pizza! It's loaded with fresh sweet corn, barbecue sauce, herbs, cheeses and pickled onions. So flavorful!
What about Hawaiian pizza?
Sorry if the popular pizza topped with sweet pineapple, tomato sauce and cooked ham is missing from this list, but I’m 100% Italian after all, and Italians don’t eat pineapple pizza. Never. : )
More pizza inspiration?
Looking for vegetarian pizza, moist focaccia and Italian bread recipes? I’ve got you covered with some of my favorite recipes and roundups!
Lastly, I hope if you enjoyed my pizza toppings list, and if you make a delicious pizza using one of these recipes, or you have a question, let me know by leaving a comment. I would love to hear from you and get your feedback! x
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28 Terrific Pizza Toppings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup + 2 Tbsp (210 grams) all-purpose flour or bread flour
- ½ teaspoon instant yeast (or Active yeast, see notes)
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ¾ cup lukewarm water
- ¾ Tablespoon olive oil
Pizza Topping
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 4 medium-sized bell peppers, deseeded and cut into slices (green peppers or frozen mixed peppers are fine too)
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 5 oz (140 grams) fresh mozzarella, shredded
- Fresh basil leaves or other fresh herbs, to garnish
Instructions
Pizza Dough
- Follow this recipe through step 5, including shaping the pizza and preheating the oven.
Topping
- While the pizza dough is resting, heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan, then add the sliced peppers, season with fine salt and cracked black pepper, cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for about 25 minutes. Stir frequently, and add a touch of water only if needed.
- When the peppers are done, add the garlic, give a good toss, and cook for another minute.
- Taste, adjust the seasoning according to your liking, and set aside.
- Top the pizza with shredded mozzarella, the cooked peppers, and season with fine salt and cracked black pepper.
- Make sure the oven is hot and use the pizza peel to carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone. Bake the pizza until the cheese and crust are nicely browned, approx 15 minutes. Each oven is different, keep an eye on it (e.g. in a forced fan oven it will take about 8-10 minutes).
- Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and fresh basil leaves.
Zachary Tomlinson
I find it fascinating that you could use several topping options to give your pizza a nice Italian kick. My friend wants to try out different cuisines around the world. I should let him know about Italian-style pizza and how visiting an Italian restaurant can let him experience this firsthand.
Katia
Glad you enjoyed all these topping ideas, Zachary!
Hope your friend will find a proper authentic pizza place where to try new delicious pizzas. : )