Shake up pizza night: 17 pizza-inspired recipes

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Get ready to forget everything you know about the traditional round pizza pie. Say hello to 19 fun and inventive recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and bring a whole new level of excitement to your pizza nights. These recipes are all about taking the flavors and traditions of pizza and turning them on their head.

Cooked pizza rolls in an air fryer basket.
Air Fryer Pizza Rolls. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Pizza Pot Pies

Image shows a fork with a great cheese pull taking a bite from a blue ramekin containing a chicken pizza pot pie.
Pizza pot pies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This quick and easy recipe creates a pizza like dinner in an individually sized ramekin for a fun and easy meal everyone likes. Topped with biscuits for the “crust,” they make for a great change to your typical pizza night.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Pot Pies

Boozy Bacon Cheddar Bites

Image shows a hand holding a quarter of a Boozy Bacon Cheddar Bite with more on a white tray in the background.
Boozy Bacon Cheddar Bites. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This deliciously easy appetizer is heaven on an English muffin. The cheesy, boozy mixture is the perfect marriage and acts as sauce and topping for a fun take on a bagel pizza.
Get the Recipe: Boozy Bacon Cheddar Bites

Asparagus Goat Cheese Pizza

Image shows a close up of an Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza on a pizza peel sitting on a black counter.
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

When you want a pizza that isn’t like a pizza you’ve ever had before, this asparagus and goat cheese pizza is shockingly easy to make but uses no sauce and minimal cheese yet it tates so very good. This is not the frozen pizza you grew up eating!
Get the Recipe: Asparagus Goat Cheese Pizza

Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

Cooked pizza rolls in an air fryer basket.
Air Fryer Pizza Rolls. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Air Fryer Pizza Rolls take frozen pizza rolls to the next level. Cooked in an air fryer, they turn crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. It’s a convenient and delicious twist on the classic snack, perfect for a quick and satisfying treat.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

Lasagna Pizzas

Image shows a close up of a Lasagna Pizza Appetizer topped with freshly grated parmesan sitting on a white plate with another one in the background.
Lasagna Pizza Appetizers. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This mashup between lasagna and a pizza bagel is ooey gooey cheesy deliciousness. It’s a perfect way to use extra lasagna filling if you accidentally make too much, but this is also so tasty that you’ll want to whip some up to make these again and again.
Get the Recipe: Lasagna Pizzas

Pizza Rolls

Image shows a Pizza roll on a white plate in front of a pyrex with the rest of the batch in it.
Pizza Rolls. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Treat yourself to a savory cinnamon roll-style dinner with rotisserie chicken, spinach, cheese, and sauce. Indulge in the comforting flavors of this unique twist on a classic cinnamon roll. Each bite reveals the perfect balance of savory ingredients, wrapped in a fluffy, cinnamon-infused dough, and baked to perfection. Elevate your dinner table with this delicious and satisfying savory cinnamon roll pizza, ideal for family meals or entertaining guests.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Rolls

Pizza Dough

Image shows a round of Pizza Dough on a wooden board coated with flour.
Pizza Dough. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This no fail pizza dough is the perfect blank canvas for you to reinvent your pizza night with homemade pizza using whatever toppings strike your fancy. It’s quick and easy to make and oh so forgiving.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Dough

S’mores Pizza

Grilled smores pizza on the grill.
S’mores pizza. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

You thought pizza was a savory dish, didn’t you? Pizza can be a dessert, too, and this s’mores pizza is the perfect way to finish off your pizza night at home. It’s easy to make and never disappoints. Wow your family and friends, but don’t tell them how easy it is to make.
Get the Recipe: S’mores Pizza

Pizza Bagels

Pizza Bagels.
Pizza Bagels. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Pizza Bagels bring a playful twist to pizza enjoyment. These convenient treats feature a crispy bagel base, topped with all the deliciousness of a pizza. Customize with your favorite toppings, toast until golden and melty, and relish in the delightful combination of flavors.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Bagels

Quick Skillet Pizza

Margherita pizza on a white cutting board.
Margherita Pizza. Photo credit. One Hot Oven.

Craving pizza? Try this Quick Skillet Pizza with Beer Dough. Yes, making dough with beer is a thing and no yeast is required just your favorite beer.
Get the Recipe: Quick Skillet Pizza

Crock Pot Pizza

Pepperoni pizza in a white crock pot after cooking.
Crock Pot Pizza. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Pizza in the Crock Pot? Why not! With just a handful of ingredients and a slow cooker, you can assemble this dinner recipe in no time on busy weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Pizza

Pizza Salad

Homemade pizza salad in a serving bowl with wooden salad servers resting on top.
Pizza Salad. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Pizza Salad is a lighter twist on pizza, featuring a bed of crisp lettuce topped with cherry tomatoes, olives, and mozzarella cheese. It’s a refreshing and healthier alternative to traditional pizza, with all the classic flavors in a bowl.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Salad

Pizza Popcorn

Pizza popcorn in a bowl with fresh rosemary.
Pizza Popcorn. Photo credit: Feast + West.

In the mood for a movie? Satisfy your pizza and popcorn cravings with Pizza Popcorn. Buttery and sprinkled with herbs and cheese, this popcorn will satisfy all your wants and desires!
Get the Recipe: Pizza Popcorn

Chorizo Sweet Potato Naan Pizza

Chorizo naan pizza on parchment paper.
Chorizo Naan Pizza. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

There’s so much savory goodness in every bite of this sage chorizo sweet potato naan pizza. With a creamy ricotta base and a sharp parmesan topping, it’s pizza heaven!
Get the Recipe: Chorizo Sweet Potato Naan Pizza

Tortilla Pizza

Tortilla Pizza.
Tortilla Pizza. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Tortilla Pizza is a quick and easy alternative to traditional pizza. With a tortilla as the base, it offers a quick and light option. Simply customize with your preferred flavors, bake to perfection, and savor a thin and crispy pizza experience.
Get the Recipe: Tortilla Pizza

Pizza Dip with Breadstick Bites

Image shows Cheese melted on top of Sausage Pepperoni Pizza Dip baked in a glass pan.
Pizza Dip with Breadstick Bites. Photo credit: Feast + West.

This easy Pizza Dip with pepperoni and sausage is a great way to serve pizza to a party without ordering delivery. Make garlic pizza crust bites to scoop up the hot layers of cream cheese, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and Italian sausage. It’s the perfect hot appetizer for a crowd.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Dip with Breadstick Bites

Flatbread Pizza

Two flatbread pizzas on a tray.
Flatbread Pizza. Photo Credit: Splash of Taste.

Flatbread Pizza offers a thin and crispy crust that lets the toppings shine. Whether you prefer classic margherita or unique combinations, the flatbread serves as the perfect canvas. It’s a flavorful twist on traditional pizza that satisfies your cravings.
Get the Recipe: Flatbread Pizza

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