Recipes for Frozen Pizza

Safe ways to use frozen pizza past its expiration date

Pizza Quesadillas

Pizza Quesadillas

Turn expired frozen pizza into flavorful quesadillas that are perfect for a quick meal.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 expired frozen pizza
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup sliced red onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Thaw the expired frozen pizza in the refrigerator overnight.
  2. Remove the toppings from the pizza and set aside.
  3. Cut the pizza crust into tortilla-sized rounds.
  4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  5. Place one pizza crust round in the skillet and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  6. Top with bell peppers, black olives, red onions, and fresh basil.
  7. Place another pizza crust round on top to form a sandwich.
  8. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the crust is crispy.
  9. Repeat with the remaining pizza crust rounds and toppings.
  10. Remove from the skillet and let cool for a minute before slicing into wedges.
  11. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch.
  12. Enjoy these delicious pizza quesadillas!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Cheesy Pizza Pasta Bake

Cheesy Pizza Pasta Bake

Transform expired frozen pizza into a delicious pasta bake that reduces food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 expired frozen pizza
  • 2 cups cooked pasta
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Thaw the expired frozen pizza in the refrigerator overnight.
  3. Remove the toppings from the pizza and set aside.
  4. Cut the pizza crust into bite-sized pieces.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the pizza crust pieces, cooked pasta, marinara sauce, oregano, basil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved pizza toppings over the mixture.
  8. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Allow the pasta bake to cool for a few minutes before serving.
  11. Serve hot and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A creative twist on using slightly expired frozen pizza to make a flavorful grilled cheese sandwich.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
1

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of slightly expired frozen pizza
  • 2 tablespoons of butter

Instructions

  1. Thaw the frozen pizza slices at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
  3. Place one slice of frozen pizza in the skillet, top with cheese from the other slice, and cover with the second slice of frozen pizza.
  4. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the cheese is melted and the crust is crispy.
  5. Remove from heat and let it cool for a minute.
  6. Cut the sandwich in half and serve.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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