Big Mistakes Everyone Makes With Frozen Pizza

If you're just popping your frozen pizza out of the box and tossing it in the oven using the cooking instructions, then it's not exactly like the pizza will come out bad. But the truth of the matter is that it could be better. A little bit of additional effort can go a long way toward making a desperation meal into a lovely dinner.

So what steps can help? Doing a little additional preparation with the toppings and cheese, changing up your cooking method, and using a little more patience overall can really make a difference. Avoid these big mistakes everyone makes with frozen pizza.

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Not rearranging toppings | 0:00
Baking at the suggested temperature | 0:55
Cutting the pizza too soon | 1:30
Not using a pizza stone | 2:11
Adding extra cheese incorrectly | 2:53
Not prepping extra veggies | 3:26
Skipping adding herbs | 4:00
Baking rather than grilling | 4:38

[NightHawke]

If I'm heating a pizza stone for 30 minutes AFTER the oven has come to temperature AND I'm thawing my frozen pizza before baking it, then I have entirely eliminated the convenience of the frozen pizza. At that point, I may as well go all Binging With Babish and make my own dough, grind my own sausage, grow my own vegetables, etc., etc.

[garymathena]

I had a pizza made by an old Italian gentleman, who I am sure he knew what he was doing. He put the cheese down first, then the sauce and toppings. He told me did it that way, because then the sauce did not soak into the crust. He had only been cooking pizzas for 40-50 years.

[BatCaveOz]

Sautéing mushroom, sweating onions, and peeling and roasting bell peppers is just crazy talk.
Just cut them raw and put them on top of the pizza.

[aaronm]

I basically cook at the temp recommended but I cut the time short by 2 or 3 minutes (depending on size and thickness) then for the remainder 2 to 3 minutes I put my electric oven on broil. I let the broil coils heat up to max (usually takes 1 to 2 minutes) then turn off broil and let it sit in oven for 1 to 2 minutes. This gives the cheese the little browning that gives it a good flavor and it crisps the edge slightly. My method does not need thawing or extra preheat times but gives your pizza that cooked in a pizza oven look and taste. Enjoy!!! P.s. I like my crusts a bit on the softer side so I put the pizza on a cookie sheet. If you desire a crisper crust just put the pizza directly on the oven rack.

[JimBobH]

My personal favorite tip: Add some olive oil to the top of the pizza. I've added raw vegetables to the pizza for 50 years and have never had a problem.

[mikebird]

Ive cooked definitely over a 1000 frozen pizzas and every single one I set oven to 400 degrees and usually ALWAYS go past the time the pizza manufacturer recommends and basically eye ball it the last 5-10 min until it's perfect...(I prefer a well done pie)

[RedneckHillbilly-homd]

You would have to let the pizza completely thaw to get away with the quick high temp method. The reason you have to cook them so long at a lower temperature is because they must thaw out while cooking.

[sachaput]

The idea of waiting to cut and raising the oven temp are good suggestions. Thanks for this.

[patriciayohn]

Apparently Mashed doesn't know the difference between cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese.😂

[gimpygardner]

I bought a new oven with an air fryer and convection built in. It’s awesome and it cooks fast and makes leftover pizza even better the second day.

[michaelmcfarland]

I bought my parents a Lodge cast iron pizza pan. They love it!

[GanjaGlutton]

I cook mine in my betty crocker pizza oven and throw in a couple ice cubes...it cooks it perfectly and the steam from the ice cubes brings it back to life.

[clarkcrossley]

You have all opened my eyes to the world of frozen pizza, I had no idea, so many cool tips and tricks! Many thanks from a hopeless pizza lover!

[thegodofpez]

Went shopping last night and saw that some frozen pizzas are just as pricy as pizzas I order for delivery! Saw one for $12.99. Damn!!!

[bmguercio]

The “Big Mistake Everyone Makes With Frozen Pizza”? That’s easy. Buying it!

[jrrarglblarg]

Mistake number one: buying a frozen pizza with expectations of quality.

[jbsmith]

A surprisingly good add to a frozen pizza - Cotto Salami. Yeah the kind you would usually make a sandwich with. Use what ever brand you like.
Just cut it up into small pieces and add before cooking. How much is up to you.

[PANTYEATR]

I cook my pizza to the minimum baking time on the box. I also add a cast iron pan with water in the oven with it. Seems to come out so much better

[patrickwall]

In addition to increasing the heat and decreasing the cooking time it's a good idea to have the oven rack at it's top setting. If you notice the ovens at most pizza parlors, except those that have brick ovens, have openings of about 5 inches.

[roberthubbard]

Cut your pizza from the center outwards. This keeps the toppings from sliding to the weakest part of the slice. Also when adding extra cheese, keep it several inches away from the crust, without overloading the center. As it melts it will naturally flow outwards towards the crust. Saving you from a messy oven.