Pie. ‘Za. Perfection in a slice. No matter what you call it, there’s no denying pizza is the ultimate meal. It can be customized in thousands of ways and eaten at anytime of the day. (Cold pizza for breakfast anyone?) But just as there are unlimited topping choices, there are also an unlimited number of ways to eat it. We’ve compiled 21 easy and delicious recipes below that think outside the triangle.
1. Pizza Fries
What happens when you combine the world’s greatest comfort foods? AMAZING. But don’t take our word for it.
2. Zucchini Pizza Boats
Looking for a carb detox after those pizza fries? Try these delicious zucchini boats for a lighter but still satisfying pizza edge.
3. Mushroom Pizza Bites
Looking for a quick snack to impress your grown up (or not-so-grown-up) guests? Try these mushroom bites for an elegant yet cheesy dish.
4. Grilled Cheese Pizza
Who doesn’t love a good grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup? Why not take it to the next level and combine the two by using some tomato sauce? Add some pepperoni slices for a real pizza feel.
5. Mini Deep Dish Pizzas
This Chicago-inspired dish comes together with the help of a muffin tin and a little non-stick spray. Pop them in the oven for 20 minutes and then start popping them in your mouth!
6. Pepperoni Pizza Braid
Get your Elsa on and try this pepperoni pizza braid. You’ll be singing by the end of the bite!
7. Deep Dish Skillet Pizza
Say that ten times fast. Doesn’t matter, your mouth will be busy tasting this deep dish treat.
8. Pizza Balls
Eat them with your hands or a fork and knife. Either way, you can’t go wrong pulling apart these doughy balls of cheese and pizza sauce.
9. Pizza Rolls
Similar to the pizza balls, this recipe uses pizza dough in a creative way. Roll up the ingredients, cut, bake and enjoy!
10. Hot Pizza Dip
Why eat pizza as a slice when you can dip into it with a breadstick? Try pita or tortilla chips for a crunchier texture.
11. Twisted Pizza Breadsticks
Easy to make and easy to dip in pizza sauce, these twisted pizza breadsticks bring a fun twist to any party.
12. Pizza Quesadillas
What happens when a classic Tex-Mex dish meets classic Italian fare? A crispy, crunchy pepperoni quesadilla.
12. Double Cheese White Pizza Quinoa Bake
Remember when quinoa was all the rage a few years ago? It still is with this double cheesy recipe. Mix and match cheeses for a recipe fitted to your tastes.
13. Pizza Nachos
Another Tex-Mex meets Italian love fest. Layer tortilla chips with with a garlic cream sauce, pepperoni, olives, bell peppers, and onions. Another great recipe to customize with toppings and cheeses.
14. Pizza Swirl Bread
Impress your guests or roommates with this easy, yet elegant looking bread.
15. Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Looking for a different take on take-out food? Try wrapping cheeses, pepperoni, mushrooms, and other toppings in egg roll wrappers. Deep fry for a few minutes and go crazy with the dipping sauces!
16. Pizza Hummus
This recipe is for homemade pizza hummus (i.e., throwing garbanzo beans into a processor with oil) but for a quick fix you can borrow from the recipe and mix chopped basil, tomato sauce, and garlic powder into plain hummus. Serve with pita chips or raw veggies.
17. Paleo Pizza Salad
Maybe not the crispy, greasy slice that we crave every so often but this salad is full of flavor and paleo to boot!
18. One Pot Pizza Pasta Bake
All you need is one pot, some adorable mini pepperonis, pasta and a variety of your favorite pizza toppings and you have a quick, easy weeknight meal!
19. Pizza Soup
Never thought you’d see this right? But don’t discount it—it’s basically tomato soup with an extra boost of flavor. Pair it with some breadsticks or cheesy bread and you have yourself a heart-warming meal!
20. Pizza Frittata
Nothing is more simple or satisfying than a frittata. Which is basically a fancy word for a baked egg dish that you can throw just about anything into. Add some pepperoni, mushrooms, and tomatoes in to get that pizza vibe.
21. Pizza Risotto
Lastly, the fanciest take on pizza—risotto! It’s actually easier than you think. Just keep an eye on the arborio rice as it cooks and add your favorite pizza toppings. Your guests will be begging for your secret to cooking amazing risotto.
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