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Slice, Slice Baby! 12 Unique Pizza Recipes You Need to Try

Get in the kitchen and cheese the day with these flavorful and unique pizza recipes that are sure to become new favorites.

I know of one entire person who doesn’t like pizza – and she’s a persnickety four year old intent on driving everyone mad with her cuteness.

This one particular little kiddo aside, I think we can all agree that pizza is probably as close to as universally loved as any food out there. 

From traditional pizza recipes to Hailey Bieber’s pizza toast, which became a total internet sensation, I’m personally here for every last bite.

As an ode to everyone’s favorite food, here are 12 unique pizza recipes you need to try – they’re sure to become fast favorites.

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Buffalo Chicken Pizza Photo
Meghan Bassett
Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe
Why go out for wings and pizza when you can have both in one? Our Buffalo chicken pizza with blue cheese avocado dressing is a blockbuster mash up of two favorite foods in one. Loaded with fried Buffalo chicken bites with homemade Buffalo sauce and a creamy flavorful blue cheese avocado dressing, this pizza is perfect for Friday night pizza night or your next gathering.
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2
Indian Pizza with Roasted Cauliflower
Kiersten Frase
Indian Cauliflower Pizza Recipe
Instead of a traditional tomato sauce, this Indian cauliflower pizza is topped with curry sauce and flavorful roasted cauliflower – but we’ve also made it with crispy chickpeas and roasted eggplant. Chopped cashews had crunch while fresh cilantro and touch of mango chutney add incredible flavor and freshness. This pizza recipe is as unique as it is delicious!
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3
Pizza Quesadilla Photo
Erin S.
Pizza Quesadilla Recipe
When you are in a pinch and need the quickest and easiest of easy dinners, be it on a weeknight or any day of the week, you’ve got to give our pizza quesadilla recipe a try! Take a tortilla and stuff it with cheese, pepperoni, sausage, peppers, black olives, or whatever combination of pizza toppings is your favorite. Don’t forget the pizza suace on the side for dipping.
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4
Low Carb Pizza Meal Prep Bowls Photo
Taylor Kiser
Low Carb Pizza Meal Prep Bowls Recipe
Not only do I love these pizza bowls for those who might be watching carbs, but they are so easy to meal prep for either lunch or dinner! We’re talking a delicious combination of crispy pepperoni, ham, bacon, beef, salty olives, sautéed vegetables and cheese – or whatever you’d like to add or subtract to the mix. You can prep a bunch in advance for quick and easy meals all week long.
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5
Avocado Pulled Pork Flatbread with Grilled Tomatillo Salsa Photo
Meghan Yager
Avocado Pulled Pork Flatbread with Grilled Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
Our avocado pulled pork flatbread pizza made with homemade grilled tomatillo salsa is here to put the spice back into your pizza-lovin’ life. Tequila lime pulled pork is combined with a quick and easy tomatillo salsa, then topped with red onion, cheese, pico de gallo, and creamy avocado. It’s a surefire win for dinnertime! Pizza night just got a total makeover.
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6
Tex-Mex Pizza Photo
Serene Herrera
Tex-Mex Pizza Recipe
Our Tex-Mex pizza recipe is anything but ordinary and we can’t stop making it on repeat! You can use your favorite store bought dough and then top it with cheese, bacon, jalapeños, red peppers, fresh corn, and whatever else you want. Don’t skip the homemade chipotle dressing used as the sauce – it really unites all the flavors and creates a unique and delicious pizza!
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7
Gluten Free Pepperoni Pizza Cups Photo
Kristy Still
Gluten Free Pepperoni Pizza Cups Recipe
These pizza cups are so fun for an easy dinner or tucked into school lunches – and they’re totally gluten free! The pizza cups can be filled with any toppings you prefer, just spoon in layer of pizza sauce with sliced pepperoni and cheese, or sausage and cheese – or just cheese. You can make them on Sunday and dish them out for lunch and dinner easily throughout the week.
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8
Pizza Empanadas Photo
Rebekah Garcia Kalinowski
Pizza Empanadas Recipe
There’s nothing traditional about these pizza empanadas, but they’re a fun combination of Italian and Hispanic cuisine! Empanada dough is filled with mozzarella, pepperoni and pizza sauce, then fried until hot and golden.They have such a crispy crust and so much gooey cheese. You can fill them with whatever pizza toppings you like, but simple sauce and cheese is also amazing.
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9
Pesto Chicken Pizza Rolls Photo
Stacey Mebs
Pesto Chicken Pizza Rolls Recipe
Another unique pizza recipe you need to try, these pesto chicken pizza rolls are so easy to make and taste fantastic. Perfect for dinner or to make ahead and keep in the freezer for easy lunch or weeknight dinner options, you’re going to find yourself making these pizza rolls again and again. To make things super simple, use leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken for the filling!
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10
Hailey Bieber's Pizza Toast Recipe Photo
Cyd Converse
Hailey Bieber’s Pizza Toast Recipe
Hailey Bieber’s pizza toast recipe went viral on TikTok last year and it’s easy to understand why – it’s so easy to make and incredibly delicious! We’ve been making it on the regular ever since we first gave it a try. There’s a bunch of different ways to make pizza toast and it turns out amazing each and every time. The ingredients are simple, the prep is even easier and the results are divine.
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11
Puff Pastry BBQ Chicken Pizza Photo
Nancy Piran
Puff Pastry BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe
An easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love, you have got to try our puff pastry BBQ chicken pizza recipe! A sheet of puff pastry, a rotisserie chicken picked up at the grocery store, honey barbecue sauce, tomato sauce, sliced red onions and cheese transform into a unique pizza recipe. Before serving, sprinkle it with sliced green onions and drizzle with extra barbecue sauce.
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12
Taco Pizza Photo
Rebekah Garcia Kalinowski
Taco Pizza Recipe
If you love tacos and you love pizza, this unique pizza recipe is the one for you! It’s made with ready made crescent dough then topped with a sour cream and cream cheese mixture before layering on the taco meat, cheese, lettuce and diced tomatoes. From there you can have fun with your favorite taco toppings like beans, diced onion, corn, olives, jalapeños and cilantro.
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