You probably know that homemade pizza is much cheaper than takeout pizza. However, you may be worried that it takes too much time or effort. Let these 13 easy pizza recipes change your mind about this option for a cheap and delicious dinner, including a recipe for fast pizza dough.
Tortilla Pizza
If you don’t have pizza dough nearby, grab a tortilla as the base for your pie. You’ll get a healthy version of pizza that is budget-friendly and super-fast for a weeknight dinner. Get the Recipe: Tortilla Pizza
Goat Cheese Pizza Sauce
Add a pop of unexpected but delicious flavor to your pizza sauce by blending in goat cheese, yes, goat cheese, the next time that you make pizza at home. You’ll never go back to plain marinara on a pizza crust. Get the Recipe: Goat Cheese Pizza Sauce
Sourdough Pizza Dough
If you’ve never tried working with sourdough pizza dough, make trying this recipe a priority, especially if you have a sourdough starter to use. You’ll discover a delicious bite and a crust like no other you’ve tasted. Get the Recipe: Sourdough Pizza Dough
Fast No Rise Pizza Dough
This fast, no rise pizza dough does not need any rise time, as the name implies. And it is 100 percent true. All you need to do is mix, shape, add sauce, cheese and toppings. Then bake. Get the Recipe: Fast No Rise Pizza Dough
Easy Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp scampi is a delicious yet unexpected topping for pizza. So, if you made shrimp scampi earlier in the week — or need a recipe for it — you can use it on quick, no rise pizza dough as mentioned earlier. Get the Recipe: Easy Shrimp Scampi
Bacon Fathead Pizza Dough
Fathead pizza dough normally contains cream cheese but not this quick recipe. It’s a low-carb pizza that’s also gluten-free and grain-free. And if you’re trying to cut down on sugar, it checks that box, too. Get the Recipe: Bacon Fathead Pizza Dough
Garlic Pizza Bread
Sure, you could buy store-bought French bread pizza in a box. But this garlic bread pizza with pepperoni is the ultimate Friday night meal or after school snack. It costs pennies and couldn’t be easier to make. Get the Recipe: Garlic Pizza Bread
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Here is a low-carb version of pizza that also sneaks in some veggies. You’ll want to make these Zucchini Pizza Bites for a healthy alternative to a classic slice. Best of all: there are just four main ingredients. Get the Recipe: Zucchini Pizza Bites
Birria Pizza
Pizza doesn’t get more flavorful than Birria Pizza. It’s a fusion pizza that takes tender, flavor-packed birria de res —a goat-based Mexican soup — and pairs it with a traditional pizza. The results are mind-blowingly delicious. Get the Recipe: Birria Pizza
Best BBQ Chicken Pizza
This BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe has juicy chicken, tangy barbecue sauce and chewy mozzarella cheese. If you like heat, then you’ll love the secret ingredient — spicy jalapenos that pack quite a punch! Get the Recipe: Best BBQ Chicken Pizza
Two Pesto Chicken Pizza
This unique pizza combines sun-dried tomato pesto and a store-bought, classic basil pesto, along with leftover chicken. Add in mozzarella and ricotta, and you’ve got a perfect weeknight meal that comes together in minutes. Get the Recipe: Two Pesto Chicken Pizza
Cheddar Ham Breakfast Pizza
This breakfast version of pizza has eggs, cheese and ham baked into a thick, chewy, store-bought crust. It checks all the boxes for speed, budget and flavor, and may change your mind about pizza forever. Get the Recipe: Cheddar Ham Breakfast Pizza
Carnivore Pizza
This Carnivore Pizza satisfies the pizza cravings while still following the carnivore diet. Your taste buds get the pizza flavor they want while allowing you to stay true to your protein-rich, no-carb eating plan. Get the Recipe: Carnivore Pizza