35+ Amazing Pizza Toppings
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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.
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!
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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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.
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!
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni pizza so popular and deserves its place in this collection of pizza toppings, it's everyone’s favourite everywhere!
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!
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.
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?
Ricotta Pizza
This white pizza with creamy garlicky ricotta, herbs and a touch of heat from the chilli is super simple yet delicious. It's also very easy to jazz up with your favorite grilled veggies, cherry tomatoes, sauteed spinach and more!
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.
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!
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.
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!
Kale Pesto Pizza
What about kale pesto for your pizza topping? Seriously, it makes a delicious and tasty vegetarian option perfect for veggie lovers.
Capricciosa Pizza
In this terriric Italian pizza, the name "capricciosa" - capricious in Italian – refers to its rich topping made with ham, articholes, olives and mushrooms randomly scattered on top and full of savoury flavours. This is a dream for any pizza lover, and you’ll find it on every pizzeria’s menu across the country.
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 and looks fabulous too.
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!
Chorizo Pizza
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.
Broccoli Pizza
If you’ve never had broccoli on pizza before, you are in for a treat! The sautéed broccoli is tender, moist and brings so much flavor along with the onion and the Kalamata olives. They complement each other so well and there’s no need of tomato sauce base.
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 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.
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!
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.
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!
White Pizza (Pizza Bianca)
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!
Arugula Prosciutto ham Pizza
This scrumptious pizza combines Italian prosciutto and fresh arugula, it's one of the most popular pizza toppings in Italy and tastes so good.
Seafood Pizza
Pizza lover and seafood lover? You can have the best of two worlds with this scrumptious and easy to make pizza!
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!
Bacon Jam Pizza
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.
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.
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.
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 this scrumptious pizza that is a dream for meat lovers pizza toppings.
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!
Best Vegan Pizza
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.
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.
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. : )
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Update: originally published on August 2022, this roundup has been updated with new recipes and photos.
35+ Amazing Pizza Toppings
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
This shortcut works great when you run out of time.
Good ideas but the shade you throw at pineapple pizza is unnecessary. It’s a Canadian creation and if it does not strike your fancy, you can just not mention it.
Glad you like these pizza toppings, John!
Re the pineapple pizza, I just acted like the Italian that hates pineapple on pizza – pls don’t take it personal. : )
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Great to hear that, thank you!
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.
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
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.
Glad you enjoyed all these topping ideas, Zachary!
Hope your friend will find a proper authentic pizza place where to try new delicious pizzas. : )