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    35+ Amazing Pizza Toppings

    Apr 22, 2023 by Katia · 4 Comments

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    Having a pizza night? I’ve put together a list of best pizza toppings you’ll absolutely love. From popular Italian pizzas to more creative recipes, this sensational pizza topping list will be a total hit.

    Top view of a large round pizza cut into slices with different pizza toppings like olives, rocket, and  spinach.

    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? You’ll be spoilt with choise.

    Enjoy! : )

    Pizza Toppings

    From Classic Italian pizzas to the ultimate veggie pizzas, these delighful pizza toppings are sooo good they need to be shared. Enjoy!

    1

    Pizza with Gorgonzola

    This is the best pizza in the world if you ask me! The crispy crust, the indulgent and rich Italian blue cheese and the toasty walnuts taste absolutely incredible.

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    2

    Anchovy Pizza

    Another popular pizza for Italians, a recipe that uses minimal ingredients and packs so much flavor. The pizza crust is topped with tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, salty anchovies capers and oregano. Simple and delicious.

    3

    Spinach pizza, seriously good!

    Think of crisp pizza crust topped with garlicky spinach, creamy mozzarella and tangy feta cheese. It’s juicy, full of fresh flavor and amazingly delicious. Trust me, even non-vegetarians will come back for second!

    4

    Pepperoni Pizza

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    Pepperoni pizza so popular and deserves its place in this collection of pizza toppings, it's everyone’s favourite everywhere!

    5

    Egg Pizza (Florentina pizza)

    I love this pizza crust topped with melted cheese, juicy garlic spinach, and perfectly cooked eggs with runny yolks. It makes a satisfying meal that is great for lunch, pizza night and breakfast too!

    6

    Pesto Pizza

    In this delicious pesto pizza the crispy crust is topped with scrumptious basil pesto, pine nuts and mozzarella to get the gooiest pie. And it’s so fresh, flavorful and amazingly good.

    7

    Olive Pizza (no-knead)

    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! Why order out when you can make this stellar pizza topping at home?

    8

    Margherita Pizza

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    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.

    9

    Cream Cheese Pizza

    In this simple pizza recipe the crust is topped with fresh mozzarella, savory grated pecorino and dollops of delicious cream cheese, the softest of the soft cheeses that will melt in your mouth. Seriously, what won’t ever let you down is all that gooey bubbly goodness!

    10

    Greek Pizza with Feta Cheese

    This Greek pizza with feta cheese is absolutely scrumptious! The YUMMY topping is made with red onions, tomatoes, aromatic oregano, Greek olives and the rich, tangy feta cheese. It tastes super delicious.

    11

    Asparagus Pizza

    This is one of my favorite veggie pizza toppings perfect to celebrate sping! Fresh asparagus meets melted mozzarella and savory parmesan to make a pizza that is absolutely delighful. Feel free to garnish with your favorite fresh herbs and anjoy with a glass of white wine!

    12

    Kale Pesto Pizza

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    What about kale pesto for your pizza topping? Seriously, it makes a delicious and tasty vegetarian option perfect for veggie lovers.

    13

    Smoked Salmon Pizza with Brie and Arugula

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    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 and looks fabulous too.

    14

    Mozzarella Pizza

    In this no-frills topping flavor and texture are all about melty-cheese-savory glory and make this mozzarella pizza absolutely AMAZING! Garnish with fresh basil or fresh thyme if you wish, and enjoy!

    15

    Chorizo Pizza

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    The spicy, garlicky, and dark red chorizo is the star of the show for this pizza topping and makes a great combination with onions and goat cheese. If you're a meat lover, this pizza is for you.

    16

    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).

    17

    Roasted Vegetable Whole Wheat Pizza

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    Fancy vegetarian pizza toppings? Here is a mix of roasted vegetables, garlic, mozzarella cheese, and pizza sauce that tastes delicious. A triumph of color, flavor and texture.

    18

    Pizza with artichokes

    Meet my favorite artichoke pizza! For the best pizza crust I use my easy dough recipe plus fresh mozzarella, marinated artichoke hearts and herbs for the topping. It’s flavorful and amazingly delicious!

    19

    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.

    20

    Tuna Pizza with Red Onion and Black Olives

    Photo Credit: skinnyspatula.com

    This flavor-packed tuna pizza with red onion and black olives is inspired by a traditional Italian recipe. It tastes amazing!

    21

    White Pizza (Pizza Bianca)

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    In this simple yet delicious recipe the pizza topping is made with lots of cheese and the perfect amount of garlic. And yes, you can't go wrong with cheese and garlic!

    22

    Arugula Prosciutto ham Pizza

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    This scrumptious pizza combines Italian prosciutto and fresh arugula, it's one of the most popular pizza toppings in Italy and tastes so good.

    23

    Seafood Pizza

    Photo Credit: www.shelovesbiscotti.com

    Pizza lover and seafood lover? You can have the best of two worlds with this scrumptious and easy to make pizza!

    24

    Skillet Truffle Mushroom Pizza

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    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?!

    25

    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!

    26

    Bacon Jam Pizza

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    Here's a pizza for bacon lovers! With just four ingredients, this simple yet rich pizza is far from boring and full of bold bacon flavor.

    27

    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, red and green bell pepper. This is truly a terrific vegetarian pizza that smells and tastes amazing.

    28

    Caprese Pizza

    Simple yet scrumptious, this Caprese pizza with tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil is juicy and full of fresh flavor.

    29

    Brussels, Caramelized Onion and Pistachio Pizza.

    Photo Credit: www.howsweeteats.com

    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!

    30

    Stuffed Crust Pizza with Chipotle Chicken

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    Shredded chicken, a chipotle spiked tomato sauce, yellow pepper and red onion all make this scrumptious pizza that is a dream for meat lovers pizza toppings.

    31

    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!

    32

    Best Vegan Pizza

    Photo Credit: www.loveandlemons.com

    With creamy cashew sauce, tons of summer veggies and sun-dried tomatoes this vegan pizza makes a wonderful meal for vegans and it's perfect for sharing.

    33

    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 mozzarella and savory olives.

    34

    BBQ Chicken Pizza

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    I guess this classic combination for classic BBQ chicken pizza with tangy BBQ sauce and chicken is the favorite pizza topping for many!

    35

    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!

    36

    BBQ Pulled Pork & Sweet Corn Pizza.

    Photo Credit: www.howsweeteats.com

    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. : )

    If you loved these best pizza toppings…

    If you enjoyed this roundup and love more vegetarian pizzas, focaccia and Italian bread recipes, I’ve got you covered with some of my favorite recipes and roundups!

    • 15 focaccia toppings
    • 17 Yummy veggie pizza recipes
    • Tomato focaccia
    • Pesto bread

    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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    Update: originally published on August 2022, this roundup has been updated with new recipes and photos.

    Top view of a large round pizza cut into slices with different pizza toppings like arugula and olives.
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    35+ Amazing Pizza Toppings

    Having a pizza night? I've put together a long list of amazing pizza toppings you’ll absolutely love plus my easiest pizza dough recipe below, the perfect crust for any topping.
    Make sure you check all the recipe notes and tips for the best pizza here!
    The recipe yield 1 large pizza (2 regular servings or 6 smaller servings).
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Proofing time and stretching1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Course: Pizza
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: Pizza toppings
    Calories: 426kcal
    Author: Katia

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cup + 2 Tbsp (210 grams) all-purpose flour or bread flour, plus more to sprinkle over the dough (pls, see notes)
    • ½ tsp fine salt
    • ½ tsp Instant yeast (or active dry yeast, see notes)
    • ¾ cup (180 grams) water, lukewarm
    • ¾ Tbsp olive oil

    Instructions

    • DRY INGREDIENTS: In a large bowl mix flour, instant yeast, and salt until combined.
    • MIX IN 1 BOWL: add water, olive oil, and stir with a spatula to incorporate the dry ingredients into the liquid. While stirring, scrape the bottom of the bowl to make sure to gather all the flour. The dough looks sticky, not smooth, and lumps are totally fine.
    • LET THE DOUGH PROOF: cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp tea towel, place in a warm place, and let it rest for 1 hour (even 1 ½ hour if time allows), or just until the dough has doubled in sized and looks bubbly. 
    • PREHEAT THE OVEN: when the dough is ready, place the rack in the lowest position, preheat the oven to 450°F/230°C, and cut a large piece of parchment paper (if you use a pizza stone). Alternatively, grease or line with parchment paper a large baking pan.
    • SHAPE THE DOUGH: scrape the edges of the bowl with a spatula, pour the dough onto the parchment paper, and make sure you sprinkle some flour over it to reduce stickiness. Then, starting from the center, gently press it out with your fingers until you get approx a 9×13 inch pizza. Keeping some flour at hand helps during this step. Then let it rest for 10 minutes until the oven gets hot.
    • TOPPING: chose your favourite toppings from the collection above, you'll be spoilt with choice.
    • BAKE: bake in the lower shelf of the oven for about 15 minutes, or until nice and crusty. However, keep in mind each oven is different, keep an eye on it (e.g. in a forced fan oven it will take about 8-10 minutes).

    Notes

    LUKEWARM WATER:  the water should be mildly warm.
    YEAST: Active dry yeast and instant yeast can be used interchangeably in this recipe. However, Active dry yeast needs to be activated in water and let it sit until slightly foamy before adding to the flour (follow the manufacturer’s instructions). Also, you might need to extend the proofing time if needed.
    FLOUR: all-purpose flour is perfect for pizza, but bread flour works fine too. Whole-wheat flour instead, although healthier than white flour, makes a dense, less crispy pizza crust. If you wish to use it, I would advice using no more than a 1/3 of the flour, and keep in mind the water absorption might be different.
    MEASURE THE INGREDIENTS CORRECTLY: a kitchen scale is always the best option, however, if you use US cups just make sure you use the spoon & level method. Essentially, don’t scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup because you could end up with more flour than you need. Use a spoon to transfer the flour from the bag into the measuring cup instead, than use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup.
    WATER ABSORPTION: water absorption is the amount of water taken up by flour and may vary significantly depending on the type of flour, brand, and weather conditions. When you add water to the flour, start with the amount stated in the recipe. If the liquid is not enough to achieve the dough consistency, just add gradually a little extra water (1 or 2 Tbsp) until the flour has been incorporated.
    WARM OVEN METHOD TO SPEED UP RISING: this is a trick to help you to make the dough rise faster. Basically, preheat the oven at low temperature, then turn it off and create a warm environment for the dough to rise in. Make sure the bowl is not in contact with hot surface, the oven should be slightly warm, not hot.
    This shortcut works great when you run out of time.
    WHAT TO USE INSTEAD OF A PIZZA STONE? Each oven usually has a rimmed baking sheet that you can simply invert it and place on the lowest shelf of your oven before you preheat it. When the baking sheet is right-side up, taking the pizza in and out of the oven will be easier and the preheated baking sheet will make a nice and crisp pizza crust. To bake your pizza: place pizza and parchment paper on a pizza peel or on a large tray and, when it’s time to bake, slide the pizza onto the hot reverted baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy.
     
    Nutrition facts: Please note that the nutrition values are based on an online nutrition calculator.  It’s an estimate only and it should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. The nutrition value is for the dough only, it doesn’t include the topping.
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 5mg
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    1. Alice Carroll

      May 06, 2023 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for pointing out that nutrition calculators would also be good to use when determining what could be a good pizza topping. I’d like to find a nice pizza restaurant soon because there are days when I just feel like having meals that are pretty heavy but could be served fast. Pizza will surely be great for that.

      Reply
      • Katia

        May 06, 2023 at 8:19 pm

        Thanks for your feedback, Alice. I couldn’t live without pizza and I try to watch my calorie intake too. But I’m perfectly aware that pizza is not a salad, smaller portions are a good compromise for me. : )
        Have a lovely weekend. x

    2. Zachary Tomlinson

      November 08, 2022 at 3:50 am

      5 stars
      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.

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      • Katia

        November 08, 2022 at 11:59 am

        Glad you enjoyed all these topping ideas, Zachary!
        Hope your friend will find a proper authentic pizza place where to try new delicious pizzas. : )

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