14 Creative Pizza Recipes You’ll Want To Make Tonight

If you love pizza in all its forms, get ready to bookmark some new favorites. This collection brings together fun twists, quick weeknight ideas, and creative crusts that make homemade pizza feel exciting again. Whether you want something lighter, something cheesy, or something totally unexpected, these easy recipes deliver big flavor without much effort. They are simple, satisfying, and perfect for anyone who never gets tired of pizza night.

Two Pesto Chicken Pizza

Sliced pizza with melted cheese, tomato sauce, ricotta, and chopped green onions on a baking tray. — Two Pesto Chicken Pizza. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

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This easy weeknight pizza layers chicken with both basil and sun dried tomato pesto for a rich, flavorful bite. Mozzarella and ricotta melt together on top to create the perfect cheesy finish.
Get the Recipe: Two Pesto Chicken Pizza

Reuben Pizza Rolls

A hand holds a spiral-shaped savory pastry with meat and cheese, with a cup of orange dipping sauce in the background. — Reuben Pizza Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Everything you love about a Reuben sandwich rolled up inside soft pizza dough. Corned beef, Swiss, and sauerkraut come together for a fun St. Patrick’s Day inspired appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Reuben Pizza Rolls

Sausage Breakfast Pizza

A slice of breakfast casserole with scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese, and hash browns on a white plate. — Sausage Breakfast Pizza. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Start your morning with a cozy breakfast pizza topped with sausage, apples, and a touch of cinnamon. It is warm, hearty, and a great way to energize your day.
Get the Recipe: Sausage Breakfast Pizza

Sheet Pan Caprese Pizza

A baked rectangular focaccia topped with mozzarella, tomato slices, basil leaves, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze on a cooling rack. — Sheet Pan Caprese Pizza. Photo credit: xoxo Bella .

Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil make this Caprese style pizza bright and delicious. It bakes quickly on a sheet pan for an easy and flavorful meal.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Caprese Pizza

Shrimp Scampi Pizza

A baked pizza topped with shrimp, crumbled cheese, and chopped fresh herbs on a round pizza stone. — Shrimp Scampi Pizza. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Garlic butter shrimp meets melty cheese for a seafood pizza with upscale flavor. It is rich, buttery, and perfect for shrimp lovers wanting something a little different.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Scampi Pizza

Skillet Zucchini Pizza

A vegetable pizza topped with zucchini slices, dollops of ricotta cheese, green pesto, and chopped nuts on parchment paper. — Skillet Zucchini Pizza. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This skillet pizza features a crisp yet chewy crust topped with pesto, mozzarella, ricotta, and thinly sliced zucchini. It is simple, hearty, and full of fresh flavor.
Get the Recipe: Skillet Zucchini Pizza

Spaghetti Pizza

A baked spaghetti casserole topped with melted cheese, cooked ground meat, pepperoni slices, and chopped parsley in a white rectangular dish. — Spaghetti Pizza. Photo credit: xoxo Bella .

A family friendly mash up of pasta and pizza. Sausage, cheese, pepperoni, and spaghetti bake together to create a fun and comforting dinner.
Get the Recipe: Spaghetti Pizza

Spider Halloween Pizza with Black Charcoal Crust

A round pizza with melted cheese, black olives, and herbs on a dark, crispy crust, served in a pan on a white surface with plates and forks in the background. — Spider Halloween Pizza with Black Charcoal Crust. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

This spooky pizza uses charcoal in the dough for a dramatic black crust. It is a fun Halloween themed recipe that looks burnt but tastes completely delicious.
Get the Recipe: Spider Halloween Pizza with Black Charcoal Crust

Spinach Artichoke Pizza

A rectangular flatbread pizza topped with cheese, spinach, artichokes, and basil sits on a white surface next to a pizza cutter and a block of cheese. — Spinach Artichoke Pizza. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

A creamy white sauce, sundried tomatoes, spinach, and plenty of cheese come together for a rich and satisfying pizza the whole family will enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Spinach Artichoke Pizza

Pizza Sliders

Soft rolls are layered with sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings for sliders that taste just like mini pizzas. They are warm, cheesy, and perfect for parties or game day.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Sliders

Pizza Stuffed Peppers

Two halves of bell peppers, one green and one red, filled with melted cheese, mini pepperoni slices, olives, and spinach, served on a white plate. — Pizza Stuffed Peppers. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Bell peppers are filled with sausage, marinara, and mozzarella for a lighter, crust free pizza option. They are easy to customize with toppings like spinach or pepperoni.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Stuffed Peppers

Pizza Zucchini Boats

Six zucchini halves on a baking sheet are topped with melted cheese, sliced cherry tomatoes, and herbs, resembling mini zucchini pizzas. — Pizza Zucchini Boats. Photo credit: xoxo Bella .

These zucchini boats are stuffed with classic pizza ingredients and bake in about 30 minutes. They are tasty, nutritious, and great for quick weeknight meals.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Zucchini Boats

Quick Skillet Pizza

A cooked pizza in a cast iron skillet topped with chopped tomatoes, fresh basil, and melted cheese. — Quick Skillet Pizza. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This fast skillet pizza uses a simple beer dough to deliver chewy, flavorful results without yeast or long resting times. It is ideal for relaxed dinners when you want pizza fast.
Get the Recipe: Quick Skillet Pizza

Quinoa Flatbread Pizza Crust (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

A rectangular cheese pizza cut into square pieces sits on parchment paper. — Quinoa Flatbread Pizza Crust (Gluten-Free, Vegan). Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

A gluten free and vegan flatbread crust made from quinoa for a wholesome pizza base. It is sturdy enough for toppings and easy to customize with your favorite flavors.
Get the Recipe: Quinoa Flatbread Pizza Crust (Gluten-Free, Vegan)