11 pizza recipes that break the same old dinner routine

Ordering the same pepperoni pizza every Friday night gets old fast. But pizza is actually the perfect starting point for shaking things up. These recipes prove that pizza dough can handle everything!

Naan Pizza

These air fryer naan pizzas shake up your typical weeknight dinner by turning flatbread into personal-sized pies in just 10 minutes. The quick cooking time and minimal prep make this recipe perfect for busy evenings when you want something different without spending an hour in the kitchen.
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Ham and Cheese Pizza Rolls

Pizza rolls break away from standard slice-and-serve pizza night with bite-sized bundles that work as an appetizer, after-school snack, or easy lunch. The combination of melty cheese, salty ham, and golden pizza crust gives you all the flavors you love in a fun handheld format.
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Crock Pot Pizza

Pepperoni pizza in a white crock pot after cooking. — Crock Pot Pizza. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This slow cooker pizza changes up your dinner routine by letting you skip the oven entirely and still get gooey, melted cheese and all your favorite pizza flavors. Just load up your crock pot and let it do the work while you go about your day.
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Pizza Bubble Up

Close-up of pizza with pepperoni and melted cheese being served with a wooden spatula. — Pizza Bubble Up. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Pizza bubble up casserole puts a spin on traditional pizza by combining canned biscuits with pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings in one easy dish. This crowd-pleasing recipe is great for weeknight dinners when you want something familiar but not the same old pizza from a box.
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French Bread Pizza

Pepperoni pizza on a plate next to a jar of the best pizza recipes. — French Bread Pizza. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air fryer French bread pizza switches things up by using crusty bread as the base instead of traditional pizza dough. With just 4 ingredients and quick cooking time, this recipe delivers gooey cheese and your favorite toppings without ordering takeout.
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Pulled Pork Pizza

BBQ pulled pork pizza brings leftover pulled pork into your pizza routine for a dinner that feels completely different from classic pepperoni or cheese. The combination of BBQ sauce, tender pork, veggies, and melted cheese on pizza dough makes for an easy family meal that uses what you already have.
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Cast Iron Skillet Pizza

Cast iron skillet pizza breaks the monotony by giving you a crispy crust and chewy interior without needing a pizza stone or special equipment. This foolproof homemade recipe comes together quickly for an easy dinner that tastes way better than delivery.
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Air Fryer Mini Pizzas

Air fryer mini pizzas add fun to pizza night by starting with refrigerator biscuits instead of regular dough and cooking in just 4 minutes. These personal-sized pizzas let everyone customize their toppings and work great as a snack or quick meal.
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Air Fryer Pizza

Pizza in basket of the air fryer. — Air Fryer Pizza. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Making pizza in the air fryer gives you a fast alternative to heating up your whole oven for dinner. Whether you start with unbaked dough or a premade crust, this method gets pizza on the table quickly on busy weeknights.
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Pizza Fries

A tray of seasoned waffle fries topped with melted cheese, pepperoni slices, and a drizzle of white sauce. — Pizza Fries. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Pizza fries completely reimagine pizza night by loading crispy fries with melted mozzarella, marinara, and classic pizza toppings. This easy recipe is perfect for game day or when you want something different for a weeknight dinner.
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Puff Pastry Pizza

Six rectangular vegetable pizzas with tomatoes, spinach, olives, and red onions on a cooling rack, with a white napkin nearby. — Puff Pastry Pizza. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Puff pastry pizza changes your typical pizza routine with a flaky, buttery crust that’s completely different from regular dough. This veggie-topped version works as an appetizer or light dinner and gives you that crispy texture everyone loves.
Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Pizza