21 Pizza Recipes for a Fun Saturday Night In

Saturday night pizza does not have to mean ordering the same delivery pie again. These 21 pizza recipes cover crisp flatbreads, thick Detroit-style slices, fresh vegetable toppings, cheesy snacks, and even a fruit-topped dessert. Some cook in minutes, while others give you a hands-on kitchen project when you have more time.

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

Caprese Pizza

Finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, Caprese Pizza tops a 12-inch crust with sliced fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, olive oil, and torn basil. A pizza oven cooks it in about 5 minutes, though a regular kitchen oven takes closer to 8 to 10 minutes. Slice and serve it right away while the mozzarella is still soft. Feeds 2.
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Tomato Pizza With Fresh Basil

Someone slicing a pizza with a pizza cutter. — Tomato Pizza With Fresh Basil. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Fresh tomatoes take the lead in Tomato Pizza With Fresh Basil, joined by pizza sauce, mozzarella, oregano, thyme, and basil on a crisp crust. It cooks in 2 to 3 minutes in a pizza oven or about 8 to 10 minutes in a kitchen oven. Serve the slices with garlic dip, fries, or a simple Italian salad.
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Tortilla Pizza

Ready in 10 minutes, Tortilla Pizza uses flour tortillas instead of traditional dough for a thin, crisp base. Pizza sauce, Parmesan, mozzarella, pepperoni-style slices, basil, and optional red pepper flakes cover the top. Bake two at once, cut them into wedges, and eat them while the cheese is hot. Serves 2.
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White Pizza

Without tomato sauce, White Pizza spreads a garlicky ricotta mixture over a prepared crust before adding mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes. The pizza takes 25 minutes from start to finish and makes 4 servings. Bring it to the table with a green salad or set out warm marinara for dipping.
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Better-Than-Delivery Cheese Pizza

A pizza with cheese cut in half on a wooden board. — Better-Than-Delivery Cheese Pizza. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Three cheeses give Better-Than-Delivery Cheese Pizza its rich topping, with mozzarella, Parmesan, and crumbled goat cheese layered over marinara sauce. The pizza-oven version is ready in 5 minutes and serves 2, while a kitchen oven needs a little longer. Cut it into broad slices and eat it fresh from the oven.
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Detroit Style Pizza

Eight rectangular slices of pepperoni pizza with thick tomato sauce and melted cheese on parchment paper. — Detroit Style Pizza. Photo credit: My Reliable Recipes.

Baked in a rectangular pan, Detroit Style Pizza has an airy homemade crust with brick cheese pushed to the edges, pepperoni on top, and tomato sauce added in stripes. Allow 3 hours in total, including the dough’s 2-hour rise, for 6 servings. The caramelized cheese border makes the corner pieces worth serving first.
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Flatbread Pizza

Two slices of pizza with tomatoes and herbs. — Flatbread Pizza. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Using four flatbreads for the base, Flatbread Pizza adds pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella, sliced vine tomatoes, basil, and optional red pepper flakes. It takes just 8 minutes in a pizza oven and makes 4 servings, with kitchen-oven instructions included too. Slice the flatbreads into strips for easy sharing around the coffee table.
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Fruit Pizza

A close-up of a vibrant fruit tart topped with slices of kiwi, strawberries, mango, grapes, and blueberries arranged in a decorative pattern. — Fruit Pizza. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Starting with a homemade cookie-style crust, Fruit Pizza spreads on a vanilla cream cheese filling and adds kiwi, blueberries, strawberries, mango, and grapes. The recipe takes 1 hour 45 minutes, including chilling time, and serves 6. Chill it until dessert, then cut and serve it once the savory food is cleared away.
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Artichoke Pizza

A pizza with artichokes, tomatoes and spinach. — Artichoke Pizza. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Garlicky wilted spinach gives Artichoke Pizza a savory base beneath marinated artichoke hearts, mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, Parmesan, and fresh basil. The pizza-oven version takes 8 minutes in total and makes 2 servings, with instructions for a regular oven as well. Bring it out whole, then slice it once everyone is ready to eat.
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Mushroom Pizza

Close-up of a pizza topped with arugula, mushrooms, cheese, and herbs on a parchment paper. — Mushroom Pizza. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Brushed with garlic-infused olive oil, Mushroom Pizza combines assorted mushrooms, sliced shallot, mozzarella, thyme, oregano, and fresh arugula. It is ready in 25 minutes and serves 2, with the mushrooms baking directly on the crust rather than cooking separately. Add the arugula after baking, then serve with extra olive oil at the table.
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Neapolitan Pizza

A quick and easy pizza recipe on a white plate. — Neapolitan Pizza. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Kept intentionally simple, Neapolitan Pizza tops a 12-inch crust with pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. It takes 6 minutes in a high-heat pizza oven and serves 2, though a kitchen oven needs about 8 to 10 minutes of baking. Eat it immediately for the best balance of crisp edges and soft center.
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Pesto Pizza

Rectangular slices of pizza topped with melted cheese, tomato, green pesto, and fresh basil leaves on a baking tray. — Pesto Pizza. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

A prepared crust keeps Pesto Pizza manageable, with basil pesto replacing tomato sauce beneath mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. It takes 20 minutes and serves 4, including only 10 minutes in the oven. Cut it into squares or wedges, then serve it with salad or keep a few slices for reheating later.
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Pizza Bagels

Halved plain bagels form the sturdy base for Pizza Bagels, topped with pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni-style slices, and fresh basil. Six portions are ready in 20 minutes, and English muffins can stand in when bagels are not available. Serve them straight from the baking sheet for an easy handheld dinner or movie snack.
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Pizza Casserole

A close-up of a baked pasta dish with melted cheese, pepperoni slices, and herbs, showing a serving being lifted, revealing gooey cheese strands. — Pizza Casserole. Photo credit: My Reliable Recipes.

Baked until bubbly, Pizza Casserole mixes penne with ground beef, onion, bell pepper, marinara, Parmesan, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and pepperoni. It takes 55 minutes and fills a 9-by-13-inch dish with 8 servings. Spoon it into bowls or onto plates, then add garlic bread if dinner needs something for soaking up the sauce.
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Pizza Pinwheels

A plate of golden-brown pinwheel pastries filled with tomato sauce and garnished with fresh herbs. A small bowl of sauce is in the background. — Pizza Pinwheels. Photo credit: Pocket Friendly Recipes.

Wrapped in flaky puff pastry, Pizza Pinwheels roll marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, garlic powder, and onion powder into eight spirals. The recipe takes 1 hour, including a 20-minute freezer rest, and makes 4 servings. Serve the pinwheels warm with extra marinara for dipping, either before dinner or as the main movie-night snack.
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Pizza Rolls

Rolled into bite-size spirals, Pizza Rolls fill prepared pizza dough with sauce, Italian seasoning, mozzarella, and pepperoni-style slices. They take 55 minutes, including a 30-minute chill, and make 8 servings with about 24 individual rolls. Set them out warm with marinara, then let everyone eat them by hand without plates or utensils.
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Spinach Pizza

Rectangular slices of pizza topped with spinach, artichoke hearts, melted cheese, and a golden crust on parchment paper. — Spinach Pizza. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Mixed with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, and Italian seasoning, Spinach Pizza turns five cups of fresh spinach into a creamy topping finished with artichoke hearts. The full recipe takes 30 minutes and serves 4. Cut it into slices while warm and bring extra black pepper to the table for anyone who wants a stronger finish.
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Garden Veggie Pizza

Someone taking a slice of veggie pizza. — Garden Veggie Pizza. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Colorful toppings cover Garden Veggie Pizza, including spinach, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, orange bell pepper, mozzarella, and pizza sauce. The high-heat pizza-oven method is listed at 5 minutes and makes 4 servings, while a regular oven takes about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve it hot with the vegetables still tender and the crust crisp.
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Loaded Taco Pizza

A close-up of a loaded flatbread pizza topped with avocado slices, diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, seasoned meat, black beans, and a drizzle of creamy sauce. — Loaded Taco Pizza. Photo credit: My Reliable Recipes.

Layered with refried beans and salsa, Loaded Taco Pizza adds seasoned ground beef, Mexican-blend cheese, olives, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, sour cream, and red onion. It takes 30 minutes and serves 6, with the crust partially baked before the toppings go on. Cut it into squares and serve crushed tortilla chips or hot sauce alongside.
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Margherita Pizza

Made with only a few toppings, Margherita Pizza pairs marinara sauce with torn fresh mozzarella, basil, kosher salt, and optional red pepper flakes. The pizza-oven method takes 7 minutes and serves 2, while a kitchen oven needs roughly 8 to 10 minutes of baking. Drizzle with olive oil, slice, and eat it as soon as it leaves the oven.
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Pizza Salad

Ready without turning on the oven, Pizza Salad tosses spring greens with cherry tomatoes, pepperoni-style slices, olives, bell pepper, mozzarella pearls, basil, Parmesan, and croutons. A homemade Italian dressing brings everything together in 10 minutes for 6 servings. Dress it just before serving so the croutons stay crisp beside a hot pizza or casserole.
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