Not your average slice: 17 pizza-inspired recipes

Ready to ditch the ordinary and embark on a weekend culinary adventure? Prepare to revolutionize your pizza experience with a collection of 17 unconventional pizza creations that are set to redefine your notion of a classic slice.

Bid farewell to the predictable round pie as you step into a world where pizza traditions undergo a remarkable makeover. These ingenious recipes inject a burst of creativity into your pizza nights. From unexpected ingredients to whimsical presentations, each recipe is a testament to the exciting possibilities that lie beyond the ordinary pizza box.

Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

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.
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Pizza Pot Pies

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.
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Boozy Bacon Cheddar Bites

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.
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Tortilla Pizza

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.
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Asparagus Goat Cheese Pizza

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!
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Pizza Rolls

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.
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Lasagna Pizzas

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.
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No Fail Pizza Dough

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.
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S’mores Pizza

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.
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Pizza Bagels

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.
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Pizza Salad

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.
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Crock Pot Pizza

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.
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Quick Skillet Pizza

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.
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Chorizo Sweet Potato Naan Pizza

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!
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Pizza Popcorn

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!
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Pizza Dip with Breadstick Bites

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.
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Flatbread Pizza

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.
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