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Having a pizza night? I’ve put together a list of the best pizza toppings you’ll absolutely love. From popular Italian pizzas to more creative recipes, this sensational pizza topping list will be a total hit.
There’s nothing better than feasting on a pizza!
The ultimate evening for me is a cozy pizza night in. Your family and friends gathered around in the kitchen while you pulled a freshly baked pizza out of the oven.
The aroma of garlic and oregano, the incredible smell of roasted tomatoes and basil,and gooey melted cheese everywhere.
Pizza is so generous, abundant, it smells incredible, and everyone loves it.
It’s also customizable with different and more delicious pizza topping ideas to make everyone happy. How cool is that?
With a batch of freshly made dough, easy pizza sauce, and a few delicious pizza toppings, it’s so easy to whip up a terrific filling meal for a crowd.
And for the pizza dough, you can use your favorite recipe, my super easy 1-bowl pizza dough, or store-bought dough if you’re short on time.
In this collection, I’ve included a wide array of popular pizza recipes that feature veggies, fish, and meat to suit different tastes.
Pizza with toppings? You’ll be spoilt with choise.
Enjoy! : )
Pizza with Gorgonzola
This is the best pizza in the world if you ask me! The crispy crust, the indulgent and rich Italian blue cheese and the toasty walnuts taste absolutely incredible.
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Anchovy Pizza
Another popular pizza for Italians, a recipe that uses minimal ingredients and packs so much flavor. The pizza crust is topped with tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, salty anchovies capers and oregano. Simple and delicious.
Spinach pizza, seriously good!
Think of crisp pizza crust topped with garlicky spinach, creamy mozzarella and tangy feta cheese. It’s juicy, full of fresh flavor and amazingly delicious. Trust me, even non-vegetarians will come back for second!
Pepperoni Pizza
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Pepperoni pizza so popular and deserves its place in this collection of pizza toppings, it's everyone’s favourite everywhere!
Egg Pizza (Florentina pizza)
I love this pizza crust topped with melted cheese, juicy garlic spinach, and perfectly cooked eggs with runny yolks. It makes a satisfying meal that is great for lunch, pizza night and breakfast too!
Pesto Pizza
In this delicious pesto pizza the crispy crust is topped with scrumptious basil pesto, pine nuts and mozzarella to get the gooiest pie. And it’s so fresh, flavorful and amazingly good.
Olive Pizza (no-knead)
In this classic flavor combination the crispy pizza crust is topped with mozzarella cheese and delicious juicy olives. It’s so simple yet amazingly good! Why order out when you can make this stellar pizza topping at home?
Ricotta Pizza
This white pizza with creamy garlicky ricotta, herbs and a touch of heat from the chilli is super simple yet delicious. It's also very easy to jazz up with your favorite grilled veggies, cherry tomatoes, sauteed spinach and more!
Margherita Pizza
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Pizza margherita is a simple pizza hailing from Naples and features a bubbly crust, crushed San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt. So simple and so good.
Cream Cheese Pizza
In this simple pizza recipe the crust is topped with fresh mozzarella, savory grated pecorino and dollops of delicious cream cheese, the softest of the soft cheeses that will melt in your mouth. Seriously, what won’t ever let you down is all that gooey bubbly goodness!
Greek Pizza with Feta Cheese
This Greek pizza with feta cheese is absolutely scrumptious! The YUMMY topping is made with red onions, tomatoes, aromatic oregano, Greek olives and the rich, tangy feta cheese. It tastes super delicious.
Asparagus Pizza
This is one of my favorite veggie pizza toppings perfect to celebrate sping! Fresh asparagus meets melted mozzarella and savory parmesan to make a pizza that is absolutely delighful. Feel free to garnish with your favorite fresh herbs and anjoy with a glass of white wine!
Kale Pesto Pizza
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What about kale pesto for your pizza topping? Seriously, it makes a delicious and tasty vegetarian option perfect for veggie lovers.
Capricciosa Pizza
In this terriric Italian pizza, the name "capricciosa" - capricious in Italian – refers to its rich topping made with ham, articholes, olives and mushrooms randomly scattered on top and full of savoury flavours. This is a dream for any pizza lover, and you’ll find it on every pizzeria’s menu across the country.
Smoked Salmon Pizza with Brie and Arugula
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In this white pizza topping the flavour of the salmon is perfectly complemented by the brie and the addition of arugula and spring onions. This is a true feast for any foodie and looks fabulous too.
Mozzarella Pizza
In this no-frills topping flavor and texture are all about melty-cheese-savory glory and make this mozzarella pizza absolutely AMAZING! Garnish with fresh basil or fresh thyme if you wish, and enjoy!
Chorizo Pizza
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The spicy, garlicky, and dark red chorizo is the star of the show for this pizza topping and makes a great combination with onions and goat cheese. If you're a meat lover, this pizza is for you.
Broccoli Pizza
If you’ve never had broccoli on pizza before, you are in for a treat! The sautéed broccoli is tender, moist and brings so much flavor along with the onion and the Kalamata olives. They complement each other so well and there’s no need of tomato sauce base.
Pizza with Eggplant
This Italian pizza with eggplant is topped with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, delicious soft eggplant slices, parmesan and pops of fresh basil leaves. It's inspired to the iconic eggplant parmesan (parmigiana di melanzane, in Italian).
Roasted Vegetable Whole Wheat Pizza
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Fancy vegetarian pizza toppings? Here is a mix of roasted vegetables, garlic, mozzarella cheese, and pizza sauce that tastes delicious. A triumph of color, flavor and texture.
Pizza with artichokes
Meet my favorite artichoke pizza! For the best pizza crust I use my easy dough recipe plus fresh mozzarella, marinated artichoke hearts and herbs for the topping. It’s flavorful and amazingly delicious!
Veggie Pizza
If you love veggie pizza toppings, look no further! In this recipe the creamy mozzarella, roasted vegetables and arugula make one of the best vegetable toppings.
White Pizza (Pizza Bianca)
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In this simple yet delicious recipe the pizza topping is made with lots of cheese and the perfect amount of garlic. And yes, you can't go wrong with cheese and garlic!
Arugula Prosciutto ham Pizza
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This scrumptious pizza combines Italian prosciutto and fresh arugula, it's one of the most popular pizza toppings in Italy and tastes so good.
Seafood Pizza
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Pizza lover and seafood lover? You can have the best of two worlds with this scrumptious and easy to make pizza!
Skillet Truffle Mushroom Pizza
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If you look for white pizza toppings, this incredibile truffle mushroom pizza is an indulgent recipe which makes an impressive homemade pizza with a cheesy garlic mushroom topping. How good is that?!
Pizza with Zucchini
Pizza with zucchini with crispy crust and shaved parmesan pairs beautifully with fresh, marinated zucchini. Plus, it’s super easy to make from scratch with this easy no-knead pizza dough!
Bacon Jam Pizza
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Here's a pizza for bacon lovers! With just four ingredients, this simple yet rich pizza is far from boring and full of bold bacon flavor.
Pizza with Peppers
This scrumptious pizza with peppers is a real treat for any pizza lover! It’s crusty, full of flavor, and packed with yellow, red and green bell pepper. This is truly a terrific vegetarian pizza that smells and tastes amazing.
Caprese Pizza
Simple yet scrumptious, this Caprese pizza with tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil is juicy and full of fresh flavor.
Brussels, Caramelized Onion and Pistachio Pizza.
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This pizza has everything. It has sweet and savory flavor from the caramelized onions, tons of cheese, flavor and a slight chew from the shredded brussels and of course, the pistachios!
Stuffed Crust Pizza with Chipotle Chicken
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Shredded chicken, a chipotle spiked tomato sauce, yellow pepper and red onion all make this scrumptious pizza that is a dream for meat lovers pizza toppings.
Pizza with Arugula
The fresh, tangy arugula lends lightness to the tomato sauce and rich mozzarella making a great contrast. It also makes a wonderful match with salty parmesan cheese, turning a simple pizza into a gourmet pizza!
Best Vegan Pizza
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With creamy cashew sauce, tons of summer veggies and sun-dried tomatoes this vegan pizza makes a wonderful meal for vegans and it's perfect for sharing.
Easy Onion Pizza
Crispy and delicious, this vegetarian onion pizza is a real treat for any pizza lover. The soft marinated onions release their sweetness in the oven pairing beautifully with mozzarella and savory olives.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
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I guess this classic combination for classic BBQ chicken pizza with tangy BBQ sauce and chicken is the favorite pizza topping for many!
Easy Fresh Tomato Pizza
In this cherry tomato pizza the golden crust pairs beautifully with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella. It’s truly a marriage made in heaven, perfect with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and totally delicious!
BBQ Pulled Pork & Sweet Corn Pizza.
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This pulled pork pizza is for meat lovers pizza! It's loaded with fresh sweet corn, barbecue sauce, herbs, cheeses and pickled onions. So flavorful!
What about Hawaiian pizza?
Sorry if the popular pizza topped with sweet pineapple, tomato sauce, and cooked ham is missing from this list, but I’m 100% Italian after all, and Italians don’t eat pineapple pizza. Never. : )
If you loved these best pizza toppings…
If you enjoyed this roundup and love more vegetarian pizzas, focaccia, and Italian bread recipes, I’ve got you covered with some of my favorite recipes and roundups!
- 15 focaccia toppings
- 17 Yummy veggie pizza recipes
- Tomato focaccia
- Pesto bread
Lastly, if you make a delicious pizza using one of these recipes or have a question, let me know by leaving a comment. I would love to hear from you and get your feedback! x
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