{"id":627,"date":"2024-11-28T20:58:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T04:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sporked.com\/?p=627"},"modified":"2024-11-29T08:18:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T16:18:12","slug":"best-frozen-pizza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sporked.com\/article\/best-frozen-pizza\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Frozen Pizza: Cheese, Pepperoni, Veggie, Thin Crust, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is the best frozen pizza? If we\u2019re being honest, the best frozen pizza is whatever frozen pizza happens to be in your freezer when you\u2019re desperately hungry and nothing is open for delivery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what about the best frozen pizza to buy in preparation for those moments. Over the course of many, many taste tests we\u2019ve found the best frozen pizza brands making the best frozen pizzas, from the best veggie frozen pizza to the best frozen pepperoni pizza. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frozen pizza is good now. Maybe it used to be cardboard covered in sweet marinara<\/a> and a stretchy blanket of cheese (and, yes, you can still buy it like that), but the best frozen pizzas are topped with real mozzarella<\/a> that gets gooey, savory marinara sauce, and actual, yeasty pizza dough<\/a> that rises in the oven. The toppings aren\u2019t simply limited to sad sausage crumbles. You can get real, thinly sliced pepperoni<\/a>, or vegetables that actually taste like vegetables, or even pineapple that doesn\u2019t immediately dissolve into a puddle. And you have choices when it comes to crust. You can get Detroit style frozen pizza<\/a>! Thin crust frozen pizza<\/a>! Cauliflower crust frozen pizza<\/a>! The choices are really overwhelming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucky for you, we\u2019ve done a lot of tasting. We looked for gooey cheese, fresh toppings, and crispy-chewy crust you actually enjoy eating. At this point in the frozen pizza timeline, the best frozen pizza should be nearly as good as delivery or something you can make from scratch\u2014but much cheaper and easier. Here\u2019s the best rated frozen pizza you can buy at the grocery store.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following article contains affiliate links that may generate a small commission to us when you make a purchase through the link. Learn more about how we work with affiliates here<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Personal Pan Pizza<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Red Baron Deep Dish Supreme<\/strong><\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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This is not the best frozen deep dish pizza\u2014that honor belongs to Uno Pizzeria\u2019s pepperoni pizza, and we\u2019ll discuss it later. In fact, I don\u2019t think this really qualifies as deep dish pizza at all. But it\u2019s still one of the best individually sized frozen pizzas that we tried. The crust is buttery and chewy. The sauce is flavorful and zesty. The toppings are plentiful and perfectly seasoned. Buy a box of these cheap Red Baron frozen pizzas, they deserve a spot in your freezer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Target<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

5.5\/10<\/p>

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Best Mini Pizza Bagels (Runner-Up)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Bagel Bites<\/strong><\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s hard to have an objective opinion about Bagel Bites. I grew up eating trayfuls of microwaved Bagel Bites as afternoon snacks. So, to me, these taste like carefree adolescence. The sauce is sweet (and a touch slimy), the cheese is mild at best (flavorless at worst), and the bagel itself is chewy. But it all comes together to taste like the essence of pizza thanks to a hefty hit of oregano. It\u2019s super satisfying in the same way that the best pizza rolls<\/a> are satisfying. Nuke up a box the next time you\u2019re feeling snacky at 1 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Walmart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

5.5\/10<\/p>

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Best Mini Pizza Bagels:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Annie\u2019s Mini Pizza Bagels<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Bagel Bites super fans, please cover your ears: Annie\u2019s makes better mini pizza bagels than Bagel Bites. Yes, Bagel Bites taste great\u2014they taste like childhood in the \u201890s. But Annie\u2019s Mini Pizza Bagels are better. They are extremely cheesy and you can actually taste the flavor of the cheese. The sauce is zingy and tomatoey and very savory. My only quibble is the lack of oregano, so you don\u2019t get quite the same pizza-ness that you do from Bagel Bites. Even if you\u2019re a Bagel Bites loyalist, I still think you should try these mini pizza bagels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Amazon<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

6\/10<\/p>

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Best French Bread<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Red Baron French Bread Singles Supreme Pizzas<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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If you think the best frozen pizza comes on a loaf of bread, then Red Baron is the best frozen pizza brand for you. It tastes like real French bread\u2014crusty and chewy and a little tangy. It\u2019s topped with fennel-tinged sausage crumbles, crazy good pepperoni, and red and green peppers for good measure. This frozen French bread pizza is so good, it made a convert out of die-hard Stouffer\u2019s fan, managing editor Gwynedd Stuart<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full ranking of the <\/strong>best frozen French bread pizza<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Target<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

6.5\/10<\/p>

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Best Veggie<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Trader Joe\u2019s Organic Roasted Vegetable Pizza<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Trader Joe\u2019s might not be the best frozen pizza brand if you\u2019re looking for a classic cheese or pepperoni, but the store\u2019s frozen veggie or vegan pizzas are incredible. This is the best frozen veggie pizza, hands-down. It comes topped with red onions, eggplant spears, zucchini, and bell peppers\u2014along with little dabs of cheese sauce. Yum. The veggies stay fresh and aren\u2019t watery at all. It\u2019s quite a feat of frozen pizza science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full ranking of the <\/strong>best frozen veggie pizza<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett <\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

6.5\/10<\/p>

Sporks<\/p><\/div>

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Best Frozen Deep Dish<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Uno Pizzeria Primo Pepperoni<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Please take note: We are talking about frozen Uno Pizzeria Primo Pepperoni<\/em>, not sausage. The sausage flavor can go kick rocks. But the pepperoni? It\u2019s perfection. It\u2019s hard to find frozen deep dish pizza if you\u2019re not in the Chicagoland area. But I\u2019ve been assured by former Chicagoan, Gwynedd, that this is a very good representation. The cheese is stretchy and sloppy. The sauce is straight up umami. And the pepperoni is tangy and just a little bit spicy. One piece of this frozen deep dish pizza will send you straight to bed in the best way possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Walmart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

7\/10<\/p>

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Best <\/strong>Pepperoni<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Screamin’ Sicilian Original Holy Pepperoni Frozen Pizza<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Take a peek into the window of this frozen pepperoni pizza\u2019s packaging and you will see what you are in for: lots and lots and lots of savory, spicy pepperoni<\/a>. That\u2019s why it took the top spot in our best frozen pepperoni pizza taste test. It is all about those peps. It\u2019s a pep squad. The sauce, crust, and cheese harken back to the pizzas from the arcade birthday parties of your past\u2014but that\u2019s not a bad thing. It all comes together to create one extremely satisfying bite and one of the best frozen pizzas out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full ranking of the best frozen pepperoni pizza<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Walmart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

7\/10<\/p>

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Best Gluten Free Crust<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mama Cozzi\u2019s Cauliflower Pizza Pepperoni<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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We previously ranked Banza as our number one best frozen gluten free pizza, but during our most recent taste test, this Aldi pizza ran away with that title. (It\u2019s also the best frozen cauliflower crust pizza on this list.) The crispy, chewy crust is really satisfying\u2014whether you\u2019re gluten-free or not\u2014and the cheese is so thick and gooey and there\u2019s just so much of it. The pepperoni is thin and adds a touch of meaty spice. You really won\u2019t miss the gluten with this frozen gluten free pizza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Instacart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

7\/10<\/p>

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Best <\/strong>Thin Crust<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

DiGiorno Veggie Loaded Ultra Thin<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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DiGiorno Ultra Thin pizzas are the best thin crust frozen pizzas\u2014but their veggie offering is particularly delicious. The diced veggies, cheese, and sauce go all the way to the edge of the crust, which is crispy and crunchy. If you like Domino\u2019s thin crust pizza, this is definitely the best frozen pizza for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full ranking of the <\/strong>best thin crust frozen pizza<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Target<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

7.5\/10<\/p>

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Best Pan Pizza<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

DiGiorno Crispy Pan Pepperoni Pizza<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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This is not Detroit style pizza\u2014nor does it claim to be. So don\u2019t expect to find cheesy, buttery crust. This frozen pizza is all about a focaccia-style crust. It\u2019s puffy, bready, chewy, and totally perfect for dipping into a side of ranch or marinara. The sauce is rich with tomato flavor and the cheese has a photo-worthy cheese pull. Gwynedd compared it to Pizza Hut pan pizza, which is pretty high praise. If that\u2019s your platonic ideal of pizza, this is the best frozen pizza for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Target<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

7.5\/10<\/p>

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Best <\/strong>Hawaiian<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Freschetta Canadian Style Bacon & Pineapple<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Freschetta frozen pizza is known for its crust\u2014it puffs up in the oven and tastes fresh baked. But Freschetta should also get some credit for making the best frozen Hawaiian pizza on the market. The ham slices<\/a> are thick with a tasty rind\u2014like some of the best Canadian bacon<\/a> we\u2019ve tasted. And the pineapple is just bright and fruity enough. It stays in its lane. It adds a tangy pop without bleeding into every bite. This will not make a convert out of you if you don\u2019t like Hawaiian pizza to begin with, but if you\u2019re a fan of the sweet and the savory, this is the best frozen pizza for your balanced tastes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Ryan Martin \/ Walmart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

8\/10<\/p>

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Best Cheesy Crust<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Freschetta Five Cheese<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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So many frozen pizzas have a sweet sauce. But not Freschetta. Freschetta\u2019s tomato sauce is ultra savory and there is a lot of it. The crust bakes up fluffy and crusty. The cheese melts into a real topping\u2014not just slightly melted shreds. And let\u2019s talk more about that cheese. There are five different cheeses on this frozen pizza (mozzarella, asiago, parmesan, fontina, and provolone) and you can tell. You can taste the complexity. Even the crust is sprinkled with a couple of different cheeses (asiago and parmesan). It\u2019s definitely the best frozen pizza for crust-hounds like myself who can\u2019t wait to scoop up any crusts left behind and eat them like breadsticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Target<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

8.5\/10<\/p>

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Best Cheese<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

DiGiorno Stuffed Crust Five Cheese<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Craving stuffed crust pizza? Buy this instead of ordering. The crust is stuffed with mozzarella that really tastes like good, creamy, gooey mozzarella\u2014not just slightly sweaty string cheese<\/a>. And cheese on the pizza is super savory and satisfying thanks to the cheddar. This is the best frozen pizza for not just cheese lovers but cheese obsessives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full ranking of the <\/strong>best frozen cheese pizza<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Walmart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

9\/10<\/p>

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Best Indulgent<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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After initially publishing this article, there was an outcry from you, dear readers. Apparently, we screwed up. We didn\u2019t include Home Run Inn pizza. How dare we. Well, we are always open to recommendations from passionate eaters, so we cooked up a cheese pie. And? I am pleased to say that we were, indeed, wrong to miss this pie. It is almost like a savory tart. The tomato-rich sauce and crispy-gooey cheese blanket a flaky pastry-esque crust. You were all correct and I thank you for bringing this pizza into my life. If you\u2019ve never had this before, do yourself a favor and try it. It\u2019s the best frozen pizza to have if you\u2019re looking for true decadence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Target<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

9.5\/10<\/p>

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Best of the Best<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Motor City Detroit Style Supreme Deep Dish Pizza<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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In my humble opinion, Detroit-style pizza is the best thing to happen to pizza since ranch dressing<\/a>. With its high, doughy crust and cheesy, crispy edges, it provides a perfect base for a mound of toppings and is just plain satisfying in a way thin crust pizza never is. I was extremely dubious that a frozen pizza would come close to the real thing. But Motor City has cracked it. It was the top rated frozen pizza in our frozen Detroit style pizza taste test and it\u2019s the best tasting frozen pizza overall after three separate tastings. Pillowy and doughy? Check. Cheesy, crispy edges? Check. Generous topping distribution? Check. I\u2019ve thought about this pizza multiple times since we tasted it. I will buy it with my own cash, which I earned by tasting this, the best frozen pizza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full ranking of the <\/strong>best frozen Detroit style pizza<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Walmart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

9.5\/10<\/p>

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In their blindfolded frozen pizza taste test on Good Mythical Morning<\/a><\/em>, Rhett & Link both rated DiGiorno\u2019s classic cheese pizza at the top, with Link giving it a nine out of 10 and Rhett giving it an eight. Both also guessed the brand correctly, citing its \u201csignature dough\u201d and \u201cplumpification.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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