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.
Jovita @ Yummy Addiction
This pizza looks so good. I am already drooling!
Chef G
Thanks…it is so easy to do.
J@BlessHerHeartYall
I love the way the house smells after making pizza in it! Can’t wait to try this recipe out for the hubby this week!
Chef G
Yes it does smell wonderful for sure.
Suchi Modi
I am gonna try it soon! never succeeded in homemade pizza.
Chef G
Well you will succeed with this for sure.
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs
We often do this! We call it “pimping” a pizza 😛
Chef G
HAHAH…that’s a great term for it.
Marsha @ Marsha's Baking Addiction
What a great idea! Why have I never thought of this when the family has been arguing what pizza they want??
Chef G
Yup everyone gets what they want this way.
Just Jo
Oh how we love pizza – I have no problem whipping up the dough before work and leaving it to prove in the fridge all day rather than buying one but I love your recipe. Great toppings. Pizza is fabulous as you can really make it your own!
Chef G
This works great for when the pizza craving hits and I didn’t plan in advance.
nicole
I love semi-homemade meals! Talk about time savers and the best way to add your favorite tastes! Looks great 🙂
Chef G
It does work well for sure.
Regina
Haha… I love this! I can’t even leave a frozen pizza alone. I always have to modify it with additional toppings.
Chef G
Yes how true.
Kristin
This needs to happen at our next family pizza and movie night! In fact, maybe I should change it to Thursday. Haha!
Chef G
If it works….go for it!!
Carol Bryant
I am a self-admitted terrible cook. This, however, I would love to try. It looks amazing.
Chef G
HAHAH….YES you can do this!!
Star Traci
That s a great cheat! My kids could et pizza ALL the time but we can’t afford to order in that often. This could be a great solution.
🙂
Traci
Chef G
Yes it really is a great and affordable alternative to takeout for sure….and tastes better too.
Jennifer
Our family LOVES pizza. Your pizza looks amazing. Not sure what I would put on mine, I love everything!
Chef G
That’s part of the fun…you can make it the way YOU want.
Wheelchair Mommy - Priscilla
It has never occurred to me to buy an uncooked cheese pizza and add toppings. I LOVE this idea!
Chef G
Yes it totally works.
Liz Mays
You’re the second one I’ve heard tell about these Costco pizzas. Doggone it all. Now I HAVE to pick one up!
Chef G
YUP they are great….especially for this!!
Renz
Love this idea. The worse part for me is making the dough so for sure this is a good “cheat” and I get the toppings I want
Chef G
This is for you….you will love it!