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33 Pizza Recipes That Prove It’s The Best Food On Earth

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Colgate chapter.

Most of us don’t like pizza; we love it. Pizza addiction is a very real thing, especially for broke and hungry college students. Obviously, everyone has their favorite pizza joint, but making pizza can actually be just as fun as eating it. Try out one of these awesome pizza recipes and see for yourself!

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1. Pizza Panini

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Pizza inside of a warm, toasty sandwich? Yes please. Learn how to make this awesome food hybrid here.

2. Broccoli Flatbread Pizza

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Eating vegetables can be hard, but it’s a lot easier when there’s pizza underneath. Learn how to make this easy flatbread pizza here.

3. Pizza Rolls

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Who needs Totino’s Pizza Rolls? These DIY snacks only require three ingredients, and definitely won’t be able to stop making them.

4. Personal Whole Wheat Pita Pizza

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Tell yourself this pizza is healthy because it’s personal AND whole wheat. You won’t regret trying out this recipe.

5. Baked Pizza Dip

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Now you cover all your favorite foods in gooey pizza dip. Get the recipe here.

6. Breakfast Pizza

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Ever wondered what to do with those leftover pizza slices from the night before? We have the delicious answer. Recipe here.

7. Mini Pizza Pinwheel Lollipops

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If you thought lollipops were only a dessert food, you thought very very wrong. Learn how to make pizza lollipops here.

8. Pizza Toast

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Or as we like to call it, “the broke man’s pizza.” Find the super easy recipe here.

9. Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza

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Whip out this recipe next time you’re feeling sophisticated. And it only takes twenty minutes to make. Recipe here.

10. Mug Pizza

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This is the ultimate college food, and definitely one you’re to want to bookmark. Learn how to make it here.

#SpoonTip: For more mug recipes, check this article out

11. Half Homemade Pizza

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Go ahead and tell people it’s completely homemade. We won’t tell. Recipe here.

12. Mini Zucchini Pizzas

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Finally, a pizza that WON’T ruin your entire diet. This is the recipe you’ve been waiting your whole life for.

13. Pull-Apart Pizza Muffins

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A batch of these yummy muffins will brighten up your day, and make your whole house smell like pizza. Learn how to make them here.

14. Blackberry Ricotta Pizza With Basil

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Yes, you read that correctly. Blackberries on a pizza may seem odd, but we promise it’s delicious. Find out for yourself.

15. Pizza Bread Pudding

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This is one of the best things you can do with leftover pizza. Comfort food made out of comfort food. Recipe here.

16. Hawaiian Pizza Bites With Bacon

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People have a tendency to hate on Hawaiian pizza, but it totally does not deserve this bad rep. Gain a newfound appreciation for it by making this recipe.

17. Peanut Butter S’mores Pizza

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Pizza is legitimately good enough to eat for every meal, and this s’mores pizza will help you do exactly that.

18. Goat Cheese & Arugula Pesto Pizza

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This pizza tastes even better than it looks, which is pretty damn good. Get the recipe here.

19. Pretzel Pizza Mozzarella Sticks

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Can’t decide if you want to have pizza, mozzarella sticks, or a pretzel? Well now you don’t have to. Find the recipe here.

20. Literal Pizza Pie

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This is the deep dish pizza you’ve been dreaming out for your entire life. Learn how to make it here.

21. Mac ‘N Cheese Pizza

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This is the food my nine year old self would have killed for. And my nineteen year old self, too. Get the super easy recipe here.

22. Pizza-Stuffed Chicken Breast

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Pizza somehow tastes even better when you put it inside of other foods. Learn how to do it here.

23. Gluten Free Broccolini & Sausage Pizza

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Just because you’re gluten free doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy pizza. Make this crust and see for yourself.

24. Waffled Pizza

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Pizza, meet waffle iron. You two are going to be very good friends. Find this quick recipe here.

#SpoonTip: For more awesome ways to use your waffle iron, click here. 

25. Garlic Bread Pizza

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Garlic bread and pizza already go so well together, so it only makes sense to combine them into one epic food. Here’s how to do it.

26. Nacho Pizza

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We like to think of this as the ultimate drunchie. Recipe here.

27. Pizza With Cauliflower Crust

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Low-carb pizza that doubles as a serving of veggies. You’re welcome. Learn how to make it.

28. Pepperoni Pizza Quesadilla

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There’s pizza inside and pizza on the outside. Double win. Make it for yourself.

29. Spinach, Avocado, & Pesto Naan Pizza

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This green goddess pizza is sure to satisfy your inner goddess. Get the recipe.

30. Blueberry Cheesecake Dessert Pizza

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Satisfy your sweet tooth and your pizza craving all in one shot. Here’s how.

31. Pizza Mac ‘N Cheese

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If you’ve ever ordered pizza with extra cheese, this is the dish for you. Get the recipe here.

32. Cold Pizza Croutons

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Now you can literally make pizza a part of your salad. The game has changed. Get the recipe here.

33. Eggplant & Caramelized Onion Pizza 

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Gluten free eaters rejoice! This pizza is low-carb, free of gluten, and totally delicious. Learn how to make it here.

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Rebecca is editorial director of Colgate's chapter of Spoon. She loves having an excuse to spend even more time thinking about food. Usually, she can be found scrolling through baking blogs, listening to bad pop-punk music from the early 2000s, or looking for golden retrievers to pet.