Make Frozen Pizza Taste Gourmet With These 5 Hacks

Wondering ‘how to cook frozen pizza’ the best? Try these easy hacks!

With hungry kids and a busy work and life schedule, I too turn to them sometimes for convenience. In fact, my freezer is usually stocked with our favorites so my teens can make them on the fly throughout the week! There are so many ways that you can jazz up a frozen pizza so that it comes out tasting a little elevated and delicious.

Here are 5 easy, tasty ways to upgrade frozen pizza! These simple tweaks might just change how you see this freezer favorite!

1.) Adding more cheese and toppings is key.

Frozen pizzas seem to skimp on cheese and toppings most of the time. Adding additional cheese will give it more of a homemade taste. We usually add more shredded mozzarella cheese for melting and feta cheese for the salty flavor. Feel free to add ones that your family has on hand.

Adding more toppings is also a great way to brighten up a boring pie. We love black olives and additional pepperoni. Feel free to add chopped veggies such as onions and peppers and more meats like shredded chicken or sliced salami.

2.) Butter and season the crust for added flavor.

Frozen pizza crust can have a cardboard texture and taste sometimes. Amp it up by brushing it with melted butter or olive oil and then seasoning it. I added melted butter followed by a little garlic powder and grated parmesan cheese. The result is perfect!

3.) Turn up the heat in your oven!

Try baking your pizza at a higher temperature than the box suggests for a shorter amount of time. I usually do 450 degrees and be sure the oven is fully preheated before adding the pizza. This may require a little more babysitting on your end to make sure it doesn’t burn, but the results are better!

Also, try cooking right on the middle rack or on a pizza stone for a crispier texture with zero sogginess. You can even cook your frozen pizza in your outdoor pizza oven! We have also used our Ooni Pizza oven for frozen pizzas before and the results are yummy.

4.) Add fresh herbs or greens after baking.

A sprinkle of chopped herbs can add a burst of fresh flavor to frozen pizza! We love the addition of fresh basil to our pizzas. I also love adding tender pieces of lettuce, such as baby arugul,a after baking.

5.) Add condiments or sauces to finish!

Sauce it up with a drizzle of pesto, truffle oil, or your favorite condiment. We personally love the sweet and spicy flavor of chili-infused honey. Mike’s Hot Honey is a staple in our house! My kids love it and you really just need a light drizzle for lots of added flavor.

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Let us know your favorite frozen pizza or your favorite ways to jazz them up in the comments so we can all get ideas!  

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