Ultimate Guide To Easy Pizza

Easy Pizza

For those nights when you want an easy dinner, these easy pizza recipes for kids are some of our absolute favorites. While I love takeout, I also love easy, homemade options that are really affordable and easy to customize for the likes and preferences of our own families. This guide will give options for making all kinds of easy pizza, including tortilla pizza, pita pizza, bagel pizza, and more—and homemade pizza dough to make quick real-deal pizza. These are also great for pizza lunches, too. And you can try my super fast Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough and Pizza Cups as a really easy options.

Ingredients You Need

To make easy pizza at home, you need the following ingredients. Note that the base will change according to the type of pizza you plan to make, but otherwise it’s very straightforward. Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox.

Crust: You can make homemade pizza dough (which doesn’t even need to be kneaded) or use pita, bagels, English muffins, tortillas, or flatbread. Up to you and your preference. Pizza sauce: Jarred, canned, or homemade pizza sauce all work here. You can also trade in pesto if your family enjoys that flavor. Shredded mozzarella cheese: This cheese melts very easily and has the classic pizza flavor. Grated Parmesan: I like to add a little grated Parmesan on top of our pizzas for extra flavor. Pizza toppings: You can add favorite pizza toppings such as pepperoni slices, sliced olives, minced broccoli or peppers, cooked Italian sausage, sliced meatballs, shredded fresh spinach, or thinly sliced salami.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s an overview of how to make easy pizza so you know what to expect from the process. Scroll down for more specifics on the amounts and information. Cut as desired and serve warm. It may be easiest for younger kids to chew many types of pizza if cut into thin strips or diced up.

Tortilla Pizza

Use fajita-size tortillas, either regular, whole wheat flour, or a gluten-free option, to make fast personal pizzas.

Bagel Pizza

We love to make these easy pizzas with both mini bagels and full-size bagels. To make them easier for little kids to chew, cut them into strips.

Flatbread Pizza

Look for flatbreads in the bakery or bread aisle of your store, as there may be a variety of options to choose from.

Pita Pizzas

Whole wheat or regular pita bread is a tender, delicious base for pizzas. And they are so fast to cook up!

English Muffin Pizzas

Use any type of English muffins you prefer in this easy pizza recipe.

Pizza Rolls

This recipe requires homemade or store-bought pizza dough, but after that it’s easy-peasy. It is a handheld pizza option to share with the kids.

Pesto Pizza Rolls

Adding pizza into spiral pizza rolls is flavorful and delicious as lunch or dinner.

Pesto Pizza

This fast pizza is our favorite homemade option. You can also use this recipe with pizza sauce.

Greek Pita Pizzas

This hummus and veggie pizza can be served at room temperature or warmed slightly.

Easy Homemade Pizza Dough

Stir together the easiest pizza dough with this basic recipe. It’s easy to work with and so delicious.

How to Store Pizza

Let cooked pizza cool, and transfer to a storage container. Place wax paper or parchment paper between layers so the pizza doesn’t sit together. You can also store assembled, but uncooked pizzas the same way to bake later. To freeze, let cool and transfer pizza in a single layer to a freezer bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal. This works great for bagel pizzas and pizza rolls as a make-ahead meal. Then simply warm in the microwave or oven. You can also wrap pizza slices in foil.

How to Reheat Pizza

Place leftover pizza on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper and warm through in a 375 degree oven for 4-6 minutes. Or, warm in a toaster oven. Or, warm in 15- to 30-second increments on a heat-safe plate in the microwave. Or, warm in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Best Tips for Success

If using whole wheat pizza dough, plan to make it at least two hours before you want to use it. If using bagels, thaw them first. Use jarred, canned, or homemade pizza sauce. Or, try spinach pesto. Dairy-free: Use a dairy-free mozzarella. Gluten-free: Use a gluten-free base option. Round out the day with Yogurt Waffles, Oatmeal Bars, and Cheesy Rice.

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