Top 10 Pizza Recipes For National Pizza Week

By John Scroggins | January 16, 2019 4:22 pm Follow @scrogdogg

It’s one of my favorite foods, and I sometimes think Pizza deserves to be its own food group. Very fitting that there’s a week set aside to celebrate pizza each year—this year being the week of January 13th.

Here are my Top 10 pizza recipes to inspire your own National Pizza Week celebrations!

Brown Butter Lobster Pizza

Brown Butter Lobster Pizza. Photo: Lance Mellenbruch.

Surprise your Valentine with this indulgent pizza made rich with the addition of Fontina cheese, bacon, spinach and lobster. It’s a great way to bring a little something out of the ordinary into a dish that is sure to please! Recipe here.

Mediterranean Pizza With Grapes

Mediterranean Pizza with Grapes. Photo: California Table Grape Commission.

A Mediterranean take on a classic pizza, made with naan. Filled with the protein of your choice, browned and seasoned with tomato paste, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika and cayenne. Recipe courtesy of the California Table Grape Commission.

Patatas Bravas Hash Brown Potato Pizza

Patatas Bravas Hash Brown Crust Pizza by Idaho Potato

Swap out pizza dough for shredded potatoes to make this Patatas Bravas Hash Brown Crust pizza. This crispy, gluten-free crust is topped with a smoky Romesco sauce and lots of cheese. Recipe created by Cheryl Bennet of Pooks Pantry for our friends at Idaho® Potato.

Fruit Pizza Cheesecake Tart

A beautiful nontraditional pizza made from fruit, layered upon a tart like crust.

Fruit Pizza Cheesecake Tart. Photo: Huron House.

For you pizza purists, just give it a chance. A perfect way to start your day, a stunning centerpiece for an event, and a surefire to make you the envy of any gathering. Recipe from the chefs at Huron House.

Mango Bacon Barbecue Pizza

Mango Bacon Barbecue Pizza by National Mango Board

This Mango Bacon Barbecue Pizza is a mouthwatering blend of Italian cheeses, bacon, green onions and a juicy mango. Each bite is filled with an explosion of refreshing and delicious flavor! Recipe courtesy of the National Mango Board.

Barbecue Grilled Pizza

This pizza is made on the grill, then topped with barbecue sauce, cheese, olives and fresh arugula.

Barbecue Grilled Pizza. Photo: Rattan Direct.

This is not a pizza with barbecue sauce – it’s actually grilled on an open barbecue grill! Recipe courtesy of Rattan Direct.

Easy Barbecue Chicken Pizza

Easy Barbecue Chicken Pizza. Photo: Holly Clegg.

An easy and delicious twist on traditional pizza, this warm and mouthwatering Barbecue Chicken Pizza is a no-stress meal. The recipe uses a pre-made crust and chicken leftovers, mixed with a sweet and smokey barbecue sauce, fresh veggies, and mozzarella cheese to create the ultimate easy weeknight meal. Recipe courtesy of Holly Clegg.

Sunrise Pizza

Sunrise Pizza. Photo: Lance Mellenbruch.

Are you ready to move on from your standard bacon and egg breakfast? We have a recipe that is going to make you the hero of breakfast! This recipe was brought to us by the talented chefs at The Food Channel.

Louisiana Crawfish Pizza

Making a pizza for dinner can be just as fast as ordering one, and if you involve the family, it can be SO much fun. Try this Southern style pizza with crawfish, mozzarella, tomatoes, and spinach out on your family, and remember, it's your pizza . . . so put whatever you want on it!

Crawfish Pizza. Photo: Holly Clegg.

Try this Southern style pizza with crawfish, mozzarella, tomatoes, and spinach out on your family, and remember, it’s your pizza . . . so put whatever you want on it! Recipe courtesy of Holly Clegg’s Rush Hour Recipes.

Quick Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Buffalo Chicken Pizza. Photo: Lance Mellenbruch.

Buffalo chicken pizza is great go-to-food to serve during the game. This recipe has a ton of flavor, takes no time to make, and even less time to learn how to prepare. The play clock is running so we made sure to snap this tangy recipe out in less than forty seconds! Recipe here.

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