45+ Delicious Combinations Pizza Topping Ideas

Pizza Topping Ideas – Toppings, when it comes to pizza, are where imagination runs riot. Whether you’re going for the simplicity of a classic Margherita or the sassiness of toppings from exotic locales, the perfect toppings can transform a good pizza into an unforgettable one.

The Pizza Topping Ideas: These Pizza Topping Ideas for pepperoni and mushrooms or Veggie, I would work with fig and prosciutto, and Buffalo Cauliflower.

In combination to appeal to omnivores, vegetarians, and everyone in between, there’s something for whatever you’re hungry for. Get inspired to combine, match, and make your pizzas tailored to your tastes and liven up your next pizza night.

Pizza Topping Ideas

Here’s a list of 45+ Pizza Topping Ideas — a mix of classic, creative, meat, veggie, seafood, and even fruit toppings to inspire endless combinations:

Classic Pizza Topping Ideas

1. Pepperoni

2. Italian Sausage

3. Mushrooms

4. Black Olives

5. Green Bell Peppers

6. Red Onions

7. Fresh Tomatoes

8. Mozzarella Cheese

9. Basil Leaves

10. Parmesan Cheese

Meat Pizza Topping Ideas

11. Bacon Crumbles

12. Grilled Chicken

13. Ham

14. Meatballs

15. Salami

16. Prosciutto

17. BBQ Pulled Pork

18. Buffalo Chicken

19. Smoked Turkey

20. Ground Beef

Gourmet Pizza Topping Ideas

21. Burrata Cheese

22. Goat Cheese

23. Blue Cheese

24. Caramelized Onions

25. Roasted Garlic

26. Artichoke Hearts

27. Truffle Oil

28. Sun-Dried Tomatoes

29. Fig Slices

30. Arugula

Vegetable Pizza Topping Ideas

31. Spinach

32. Roasted Zucchini

33. Eggplant Slices

34. Broccoli Florets

35. Sweet Corn

36. Roasted Red Peppers

37. Jalapeños

38. Sliced Avocado

39. Shredded Carrots

40. Pickled Onions

Seafood Pizza Topping Ideas

41. Shrimp

42. Anchovies

43. Smoked Salmon

44. Crab Meat

45. Tuna

46. Calamari Rings

Fruit Pizza Topping Ideas

47. Pineapple

48. Apple Slices (with brie)

49. Pear Slices (with blue cheese)

Recipe

1. Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 20–25 slices of pepperoni

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. Spread the pizza sauce over the dough.
3. Add mozzarella cheese.
4. Place pepperoni slices on top.
5. Bake 12–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and the crust is golden.

2. Italian Sausage Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 1 Italian sausage (remove casing and crumble)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Brown the sausage in a skillet. Drain excess fat.
3. Top with pizza sauce.
4. Then add Mozzarella cheese and sausage.
5. Bake in the oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

3. Mushroom Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 4450°F(230°C).
2. Top with pizza sauce over the dough.
3. And with some mozzarella cheese and mushrooms on top.
4. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the mushrooms are cooked through and the cheese is melted.

4. Black Olives Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. Spread pizza sauce over the dough.
3. Top with mozzarella cheese and black olives.
4. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.

5. Green Bell Pepper Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. Heat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. Spread the dough with pizza sauce.
3. Then layer on mozzarella cheese and slices of green bell pepper.
4. Bake 12–15 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.

6. Red Onion Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. Heat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. 2 Spread the cheese and the idzza sauce over it.
3. Place a couple of mozzarella cheese slices and red onion slices on top.
4. Bake 12- 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

7. Fresh Tomato Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 1–2 fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C)
2. Distribute the pizza sauce on top of the dough.
3. Top with mozzarella cheese and fresh tomato slices.
4. Bake 12–15 minutes, or until tomatoes are soft and cheese is melted.

8. Mozzarella Cheese Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Cover the dough with pizza sauce.
3. Place thick mozzarella cheese on top.
4. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the mixture is golden and bubbly.

9. Basil Leaves Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil leaves (about 10–12 leaves)

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 450°F (230 °C).
2. Top with pizza sauce.
3. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese and bake for 12-15 minutes.
4. After the pizza is baked, scatter fresh basil leaves over the top just before serving.

10. Parmesan Cheese Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (about 230 degrees Celsius).
2. Layer dough with pizza sauce.
3. Mozzarella, a  Jack, and a dusting of Parmesan.
4. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.