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12 Homemade Pizza Recipes That Beat Delivery Any Day

Tired of you usual pizza order from the local bread-and-cheese establishment? Here are 12 fun and fresh recipes that will make you switch up your typical take-out routine in a heartbeat. 
By Amber McKynzie · Updated October 26, 2020
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01
Thai Chicken Flatbread Pizza

Filled with traditional Thai ingredients including peanut sauce, carrots and sprouts, The Recipe Critic instructs you on how to create this delicious Coconut Crema-drizzled pizza.

12 Homemade Pizza Recipes That Beat Delivery Any Day
02
Chicken and Herb White Pizza

Switch up your pizza experience, and use white sauce instead of tomato sauce. With freshly shredded chicken and oregano on top, My Recipes’ offers you an unforgettable dish.

12 Homemade Pizza Recipes That Beat Delivery Any Day
03
Grilled Individual Hawaiian Pizzas

Made on the grill or in the oven, My Recipes gives you a simple meal solution fit for the whole family.

12 Homemade Pizza Recipes That Beat Delivery Any Day
04
Bacon, Tomato and Arugula Pizza

Mix three food groups into one meal with My Recipes’ Bacon, Tomato and Arugula Pizza.

12 Homemade Pizza Recipes That Beat Delivery Any Day
05
Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Pillsbury’s quick and easy recipe will have you devouring your favorite food in less than 30 minutes; then have you jumping up to make more.

12 Homemade Pizza Recipes That Beat Delivery Any Day
06
Japanese Pizza

This unique pizza dish let’s you experiment with an array of ingredients, but the one fixin’ Food & Wine says this recipe can’t live without is Manchego cheese to bring out its signature Miso flavor.

12 Homemade Pizza Recipes That Beat Delivery Any Day
07
Cinnamon Roll Dessert Pizza

Taken from Papa Murphy’s signature Cinnamon Wheel pizza, The Recipe Critic gives you step-by-step instructions on making the perfect meal fit for dinner or dessert!

12 Homemade Pizza Recipes That Beat Delivery Any Day
08
Mini Fruit Pizza

Substitute dough with sugar cookies, tomato sauce with cream cheese and the traditional cheese and pepperoni toppings with fruit of your choice, and you’ve got The Recipe Critic’s sweet alternative to the traditional pizza.

12 Homemade Pizza Recipes That Beat Delivery Any Day
09
Swiss Chard and Hominy BBQ Pizza

Food & Wine delivers a quick and easy cheese pizza variation with a little Swiss chard and hominy.

12 Homemade Pizza Recipes That Beat Delivery Any Day
10
Pizza Margherita

Easy to make and even easier to consume, My Recipes’ Pizza Margherita won’t leave a single bit for leftovers.

12 Homemade Pizza Recipes That Beat Delivery Any Day
11
Kale and Sausage Pizza

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to indulge in cheesy pizza without feeling bad about breaking your diet, then try Food & Wine’s healthy response to your favorite late-night food.

12 Homemade Pizza Recipes That Beat Delivery Any Day
12
Easy Mexican Pizza

Pillsbury mixes Old El Paso™ refried beans, Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce and a shredded Mexican cheese blend to create the perfect twist to the traditional cheese pizza.

12 Homemade Pizza Recipes That Beat Delivery Any Day