21 Pizza Flavored Recipes With Italian Flair

Pizza is always a delight, but did you know you can savor all your favorite Italian flavors without actually making a pizza? Instead, why not try your hand at one of the following pizza flavored recipes? There’s a wide range of pizza flavored recipes, from pizza burgers to pizza roll skillet dip and pizza muffins. If those wonderful pizza flavors have you craving more, you definitely won’t want to miss out on these mouthwatering options!

Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip.
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Easy Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip recipe, made with cream cheese, pizza sauce and loaded with pepperoni, surrounded by bread that’s perfect for dipping!
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Homemade Mini Pizza Bagels

A tray of mini pizzas on a baking sheet.
Homemade Mini Pizza Bagel Bites. Photo credit: xoxoBella

These homemade mini pizza bagel bites are just as more-ish as they sound! Once you know how to make bagel bites, you’ll want to rustle up this bite size pizza snack all the time. They’re a great lunch, snack or appetizer. Give these easy DIY pizza bagels a try!
Get the Recipe: Homemade Mini Pizza Bagels

Pizza Giana Rustica

A slice of classic Easter dish ham and cheese quiche on a plate.
Pizza Giana Rustica. Photo credit: xoxoBella

Pizza giana rustica is an Italian savoury Easter pie. This Easter brunch or dinner recipe features a variety of meats and cheeses in every bite. Discover how to make authentic and classic Easter dish for yourself. This egg, cheese and meat pie is sure to impress!
Get the Recipe: Pizza Giana Rustica

Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Pepperoni Pizza Dip. Photo credit: Dishes Delish.

Get ready to indulge in pepperoni pizza dip – your new favorite appetizer! From the savory pepperoni to the melty cheese and flavorful marinara sauce, this pizza dip has it all. Serve it with corn chips, pita chips, crackers, or bread sticks for maximum satisfaction, and everyone will ask for more.
Get the Recipe: Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Pizza Spaghetti Casserole (Fazoli’s Copycat)

Pizza Spaghetti Casserole.
Pizza Spaghetti Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This delectably meaty, cheesy Pizza Spaghetti Casserole recipe is a copycat Fazoli’s pizza-baked spaghetti loaded with your favorite pizza toppings.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Spaghetti Casserole (Fazoli’s Copycat)

Upside Down Pizza Casserole

Upside Down Pizza Casserole
Upside Down Pizza Casserole. Photo credit: Feels Like Home.

This upside down pizza casserole recipe is a twist on a popover pizza with a golden popover crust hiding a flavorful filling of meat, sauce, vegetables and cheese.
Get the Recipe: Upside Down Pizza Casserole

Pizza Chicken

Pizza Chicken 1
Pizza Chicken. Photo credit: Valerie’s Kitchen.

This stuffed Pizza Chicken is loaded with with a delicious three-cheese and pepperoni mixture and baked with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Chicken

Pizza Empanadas (Empanadillas De Pizza)

Pizza Empanadas Empanadillas De Pizza
Pizza Empanadas (Empanadillas De Pizza). Photo credit: Sense & Edibility.

Pizza Empanadas (Empanadillas de Pizza) are a popular Puerto Rican snack of flaky dough filled with a 4-ingredient pizza mixture, then fried.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Empanadas (Empanadillas De Pizza)

Pizza Dip

Pizza Dip
Pizza Dip. Photo credit: She’s Not Cookin’.

This Pizza Dip is an easy and appetizer that is extra fun! Customize with your favorite toppings. Perfect for a party!
Get the Recipe: Pizza Dip

Pizza Stuffed Shells

Pizza Stuffed Shells
Pizza Stuffed Shells. Photo credit: Dinner At The Zoo.

These pizza stuffed shells are pasta shells filled with three kinds of cheese and pepperoni, then baked to perfection in tomato sauce.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Stuffed Shells

Pizza Muffins

Pizza Muffins
Pizza Muffins. Photo credit: Dinner At The Zoo.

These pizza muffins are crescent roll cups filled with pizza sauce, cheese and pepperoni, then baked to golden brown perfection.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Muffins

Pizza Waffles

Pizza Waffles
Pizza Waffles. Photo credit: Sift & Simmer.

Pizza Waffles are a fun and easy way to enjoy an Italian classic. Pizza dough pressed in a hot waffle iron, with toppings.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Waffles

Pizza Pockets

Pizza Pockets
Pizza Pockets. Photo credit: Sift & Simmer.

These Homemade Pizza Pockets are a fun and innovative way to enjoy the flavours of pepperoni pizza in a bun. They’re made in a unique way.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Pockets

Pepperoni Pizza Popcorn {Easy Gourmet Snack}

Pepperoni Pizza Popcorn Easy Gourmet Snack
Pepperoni Pizza Popcorn {Easy Gourmet Snack}. Photo credit: Spend With Pennies.

Pepperoni Pizza Popcorn takes ordinary popcorn and transforms it into a gourmet snack! Just top it with classic pizza toppings and bake until melted.
Get the Recipe: Pepperoni Pizza Popcorn {Easy Gourmet Snack}

Pull Apart Pizza Bread

A pizza bread on a cutting board with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese.
Pull Apart Pizza Bread. Photo credit: Sweet Tea and Sprinkles.

This take on pizza is fun to make and eat! Fresh bread is stuffed with butter, garlic, and of course, cheese and pepperoni for a great appetizer to share.
Get the Recipe: Pull Apart Pizza Bread

Pizza Meatloaf

Pizza Meatloaf
Pizza Meatloaf. Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

This Pizza Meatloaf is a hearty, flavorful meatloaf base is loaded with melted cheese, then smothered in rich tomato sauce!
Get the Recipe: Pizza Meatloaf

Easy Pizza Sandwich Recipe (Grilled Cheese)

Easy Pizza Sandwich Recipe Grilled Cheese
Easy Pizza Sandwich Recipe (Grilled Cheese). Photo credit: This Silly Girls Kitchen.

Have you ever noticed that combining different types of foods often makes them better? Imagine the cheesy goodness of a pizza and the crisp, golden brown of a grilled cheese sandwich. A Pizza Sandwich!
Get the Recipe: Easy Pizza Sandwich Recipe (Grilled Cheese)

Pizza Chicken Wings With Pepperoni

Low FODMAP Pizza Chicken Wings With Pepperoni
Pizza Chicken Wings with Pepperoni. Photo credit: Fod Map Everyday.

Chicken wings, both drums and flats, get coated with Garlic-Infused Oil, salt and pepper and are roasted until crispy. Then after you toss them with a simple tomato sauce they go back in a high heat oven sprinkled with shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni and roasted until hot and melty.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Chicken Wings With Pepperoni

Pizza Burgers

Pizza Burgers
Pizza Burgers. Photo credit: Spend With Pennies.

Pizza Burgers are the perfect combo. Seasoned beef patties with pizza toppings, sauce, & loads of cheese on a garlic toasted bun!
Get the Recipe: Pizza Burgers

Game Day Pizza Roll Skillet Dip

Game Day Pizza Roll Skillet Dip
Game Day Pizza Roll Skillet Dip. Photo credit: Pink When.

Games and tailgating look a little different this year, but we are here to share with you a perfect homegating solution with this yummy recipe for Game Day Pizza Roll Skillet Dip. We’ve also got some great ideas to make homegating your new favorite weekend tradition!
Get the Recipe: Game Day Pizza Roll Skillet Dip

Air Fryer Pizza Rolls (Homemade & From Frozen)

Air Fryer Pizza Rolls Homemade From Frozen
Air Fryer Pizza Rolls (Homemade & From Frozen). Photo credit: Pink When.

Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Rolls are a delicious and easy snack idea the whole family will enjoy. You’ll love these homemade delicious pizza rolls made with pizza sauce, pizza dough, mozzarella cheese, pepperonis, and more.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pizza Rolls (Homemade & From Frozen)

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Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella is a storyteller, food lover, dog mom and adventure seeker living on the Pacific coast. She shares her passion for recipes, dogs, sustainability, adventures, travel and philanthropy, in hopes of encouraging followers to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places and stand for a cause. Bella lives with Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease.

Bella Bucchiotti is a freelance food, travel, and lifestyle writer for MSN and the Associated Press Wire.

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