Almost Homemade Pizza is easy to make and so much cheaper than takeout. Customize a store-bought pizza, bake, and enjoy!
If you are looking for pizza on a budget, this recipe is just what you need.
We love making pizza at home. Have you ever cooked it on the bbq? So good! We enjoy this French pizza for a little change of pace. A fun watermelon pizza is a great dessert for a hot summer day.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this semi-homemade pizza can be found at the bottom of this post.
Sometimes the pizza urge happens, and I didn’t plan ahead to make some dough. The next best thing is takeout, right? Wrong! This speedy cheat pizza is so easy and delicious.
Cheat Version Of Homemade Pizza
Honestly, it does not get easier than this. We are all looking for some cheap cooking ideas, the cost of groceries is through the roof.
Takeout and delivery is not the only option if you don’t have time (or want to spend time) in the kitchen. This recipe is perfect for a cheap and quick family pizza dinner.
All you have to do is grab the cheapest frozen pizza at the grocery store. You can even use a fresh pizza from the fast food section as well. Either will work.
Next, pick out some great toppings. This is where the fun part kicks in. Everyone can build their own pizza.
Add the toppings, bake, and enjoy. The easiest shortcut pizza ever. If you are looking for a budget-friendly meal idea, this is it. Express pizza at home.
Recipe Suggestions/Tips
Bought pizza can be fresh, frozen, and any size you like. In fact, mini pizzas are really popular with kids.
Toppings are where the magic happens. Pile on whatever you like. Roasted olives are a delicious addition.
Pizza scissors are the best invention ever for easy cutting. Here is an affiliate link if you would like to check them out.
Leftovers can be wrapped in foil and easily reheated in the oven. I prefer this method over the microwave, the crust does not get flimsy.
Even though we love making pizza from scratch, this is a great option (and we use it often). Give it a try and see for yourself. Everyone will have fun building their own cheater pizza.
You may also like these easy sandwich recipes:
Almost Homemade Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 store bought pizza
- Pizza toppings (your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven (according to package directions).
- Slice and arrange toppings on pizza.
- Bake.
Jamie
Wow! This pizza dish looks amazingly delicious and very yummy! It’s overloaded with our favorite stuff! Such a perfect treat that everyone will gonna love!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love this quick and easy cheat pizza idea.
Min
Easiest way to make a budget friendly and quick pizza at home! Can’t wait to try it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You will be amazed at how much much this will save over ordering pizza.
Amy Liu Dong
Such an amazing recipe and I love the idea of buying pizza dough than making it at home. It saves time and effort. I am now craving to eat pizza! Yum!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We have this often, especially when I need a break from the kitchen.
Moop Brown
This recipe looks tasty, fun to make, and like something everyone will enjoy. Thank you for sharing.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I don’t know of anyone who does not love pizza. ENJOY!
Dee
I do this all the time! It’s amazing what can become of a frozen pizza with just a few added ingredients.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I know right? It just elevates it to a whole new level.
Jacqueline Debono
I love putting our own toppings on plain pizza. It’s more fun and budget friendly!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Budget friendly is certainly the way to go these days.
Carrie Robinson
We love doing this! 🙂 I usually just pick up a cheese or pepperoni pizza from the take & bake section, and then we add on our favorite toppings. Such a fun and easy dinner idea!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Fun, easy and delicious. It’s a winner in our house.
Loreto and Nicoletta
We agree no time to make dough, why not do it this way. There are some great pizza doughs out there and within minutes, pizza night is on. Your pizza looks delicious 😋 😍 ❤️
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I know homemade pizza is the best, but this is great when time does not permit.
Ann
I love making homemade pizzas – gets my kids involved with the cooking process. Thanks for the recipe share!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome, the kids have fun with this for sure.