Save to Pinterest Transform a basic frozen pizza into a flavorful, gourmet style meal using canned mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a generous layer of extra cheese for elevated taste and texture.
I started upgrading frozen pizza during busy weeknights. The mix of extra cheese and canned mushrooms always makes the meal feel a little special without much extra work.
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Ingredients
- Frozen pizza: 1 base, any style (e.g. Margherita or cheese)
- Canned mushrooms: 1 cup (150 g), drained and sliced
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 cup (100 g), shredded or pizza cheese blend
- Dried oregano: 1/4 teaspoon
- Dried basil: 1/4 teaspoon
- Dried thyme: 1/4 teaspoon
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Olive oil (optional): 1 tablespoon, for drizzling
- Fresh parsley or basil (optional): chopped, for garnish
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Instructions
- Prepare oven:
- Preheat to package instructions, typically 220°C/425°F.
- Prepare pizza:
- Remove packaging and place pizza on a baking tray or pizza stone.
- Add toppings:
- Spread canned mushrooms evenly on the pizza.
- Add cheese:
- Sprinkle extra shredded cheese over mushrooms and base.
- Add seasoning:
- Season with dried oregano, basil, thyme, and black pepper.
- Optional drizzle:
- Drizzle olive oil for richer flavor, if desired.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish and serve:
- Cool for 2 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired, slice, and serve hot.
Save to Pinterest My family loves customizing pizza night with different toppings. Kids especially enjoy helping sprinkle cheese and herbs before baking.
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Required Tools
Oven, baking tray or stone, knife, and cutting board for garnish prep if desired.
Allergen Information
Contains gluten in pizza base and milk in cheese. Some pizzas may contain soy or egg, check ingredients if sensitive.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: ~380 calories, 17 g total fat, 40 g carbohydrates, 16 g protein.
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With this easy upgrade, your frozen pizza will taste homemade and can be prepped in minutes for a gourmet experience anytime.
Recipe FAQs
- → What herbs work best for enhancing frozen pizza?
Dried oregano, basil, and thyme blend well to add aromatic and earthy flavors, complementing the cheese and mushrooms.
- → Can fresh mushrooms be used instead of canned?
Yes, fresh sliced mushrooms can be sautéed lightly before adding to ensure they cook fully and add a fresh texture.
- → How much extra cheese should be added?
About one cup of shredded mozzarella or a preferred cheese blend evenly scattered over the base provides a gooey, melty finish.
- → Is it necessary to drizzle olive oil?
Olive oil is optional but adds a richer mouthfeel and helps meld the herbs and toppings while baking.
- → How to prevent the crust from becoming soggy?
Using a preheated baking tray or pizza stone helps crisp the crust, and draining mushrooms thoroughly avoids excess moisture.
- → What are good side pairings for this upgraded frozen pizza?
A crisp green salad or a glass of Italian red wine enhances the overall meal experience without overpowering flavors.
