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Looking for easy pizza night ideas? See how I took a frozen sausage pizza and turned it into 5 completely different meals, from breakfast to date night, with just a few simple additions. Plus, I'll share simple frozen pizza hacks and more fun ideas to switch up pizza night.
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Friday night is pizza night. But after a busy workweek, there's no way I'm spending my Friday night rolling out dough. So off to the freezer section I go.
I recently spotted Connie's Frozen Pizza® Classic Thin Crust Sausage Pizza at Costco and was intrigued by the crunchy cornmeal crust, and wondered what their "signature sauce" was all about. I have very specific thoughts about what a pizza crust and sauce should be, so I was excited to give it a try.
We made one as is, and right away, I noticed the cornmeal crust wasn't like other frozen pizza crusts. It was sturdy with a really nice, crispy crunch. As for the sauce, the word I keep coming back to is fresh. It didn't have that tomato paste-y flavor some pizza sauces have. And the sausage had a classic pizzeria taste that I wasn't expecting from the freezer section. Everything just worked, and it passed my crust and sauce tests with flying colors.
But I couldn't stop thinking about that crust and how it felt sturdy enough to handle extra toppings without losing that crisp bite. So I decided to have a little fun and see how many different ways I could switch up pizza night, starting with a Connie's sausage pizza.
🍕 How to Upgrade Frozen Pizza
The key to upgrading frozen pizza is starting with one that tastes great on its own. A sturdy crust and well-seasoned base make all the difference when you start adding toppings.
I like using Connie's thin crust sausage pizza because the crust bakes up crisp, the sauce is balanced, and the sausage is really flavorful so you're not trying to fix anything, just build on what's already there. It also holds up to extra toppings without getting soggy, which makes it easy to keep things simple or turn it into something completely new.
🍽️ 5 Easy Pizza Recipes that Start with Frozen Pizza
See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full list of ingredients and recipes.
Mediterranean Pizza
Fresh and briny with bold Mediterranean flavors.
How to make it:
Spread pesto in a thin layer over the pizza. Top with artichokes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta. Bake at 425°F for 17 to 19 minutes, then drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Loaded Fries Pizza
Cheesy, comforting, and loaded with crispy fries.
How to make it:
Top pizza with some of the crumbled bacon, then arrange fries in a single layer. Add cheddar cheese. Bake at 425°F for 17 to 19 minutes. Finish with ranch, green onions, and remaining bacon.
Taco Pizza
All the flavors of taco night and pizza night combined.
How to make it:
Mix refried beans and salsa, then spread over the pizza. Add corn, black olives, and cheddar cheese. Bake at 425°F for 17 to 19 minutes. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, and more salsa.
Nectarine & Prosciutto Pizza with Arugula Salad
Sweet, salty, spicy, and fresh with a nutty crunch.
How to make it:
Arrange nectarine slices on the pizza and brush lightly with olive oil. Add goat cheese and some pistachios. Bake at 425°F for 17 to 19 minutes. Toss arugula with olive oil and lemon juice, then top the pizza with prosciutto, arugula salad, hot honey, Parmesan, and remaining pistachios.
Breakfast Pizza
A sweet and savory breakfast twist with eggs, bacon, and crispy waffle bites.
How to make it:
Top pizza with some of the bacon and green onions. Bake at 425°F for 12 minutes. Meanwhile, toast waffle and cut into small pieces, and cook soft scrambled eggs. Remove pizza, add eggs, waffle pieces, and cheddar, then bake 5 more minutes. Finish with remaining bacon, green onions, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
✨ Easy Pizza Glow-Ups
If you don't want to follow a full recipe, a few quick finishes can completely change the flavor of your pizza. These are easy to mix and match depending on what you're in the mood for.
- Drizzle with hot honey for a sweet and spicy kick
- Add spoonfuls of pesto for a fresh, herby layer
- Top with a simple salad like arugula tossed with olive oil and lemon
- Finish with shaved Parmesan or fresh mozzarella
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes or fresh herbs
- Serve with dipping sauces like ranch, marinara, or garlic butter
- Add a drizzle of ranch, balsamic glaze, or even salsa
🎉 Pizza Night Ideas
Make pizza night a little more fun with a few simple twists.
- Family Pizza Night. Section the pizza into quadrants and let everyone choose their own toppings for their portion. Easy and no need to make multiple meals.
- Yours, Mine, and Ours. For date night, divide the pizza into thirds. One side is yours, one side is theirs, and the middle is a combination of both.
- DIY Pizza Toppings Bar. Set out small bowls of toppings, sauces, and fresh herbs so everyone can build their own version.
- Game Day Pizza Board. Slice pizza into strips or squares and serve with dips like ranch, marinara, and garlic butter for an easy shareable spread.
❤️ Final Thoughts
If you're looking for easy pizza night ideas, starting with a good frozen pizza makes all the difference. Connie's Frozen Pizza gives you that crisp, sturdy crust and classic pizzeria flavor, so you can keep it simple or have a little fun with it.
Whether you're adding a quick drizzle, piling on toppings, or turning it into something completely new, it's an easy way to switch up pizza night without any extra work.
Try one of these ideas or mix and match your favorites to make it your own.
📖 Recipe
Easy Frozen Pizza Dinner Ideas
Ingredients
Mediterranean Pizza
- 1 Connie's Sausage Pizza, Classic Thin Crust
- ¼ cup pesto
- ½ cup quartered artichoke hearts drained, rinsed and patted dry
- ¼ cup sliced black or kalamata olives
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes in oil, sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Loaded Fries Pizza
- 1 Connie's Sausage Pizza, Classic Thin Crust
- 4 slices crumbled bacon, divided
- 2 handfuls frozen thin French fries
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1-2 green onions, sliced
- ranch dressing, for drizzling
Taco Pizza
- 1 Connie's Sausage Pizza, Classic Thin Crust
- ⅓ cup refried beans
- 3 tablespoons salsa
- ¼ cup corn
- ¼ cup black olives
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- taco toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, corn, black olives, tortilla chips, sour cream, salsa
Nectarine & Prosciutto Pizza
- 1 Connie's Sausage Pizza, Classic Thin Crust
- ½ nectarine or peach, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil + more for brushing the nectarines
- ¼ cup goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios, divided
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- for topping: hot honey (or regular honey) and shaved parmesan
Breakfast Pizza
- 1 Connie's Sausage Pizza, Classic Thin Crust
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 4 slices crumbled bacon, divided
- 1 frozen waffle
- 2 sliced green onions, divided
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- maple syrup, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Mediterranean Sausage Pizza
- Dot the pesto on top of the pizza and spread it into a thin layer. Add the artichokes, olives, sundried tomatoes, and feta cheese. Place the pizza directly on the center rack of the oven. Bake 17-19 minutes. Drizzle the top with balsamic glaze.
Loaded Fries Sausage Pizza
- Top the pizza with 3 pieces of crumbled bacon. Arrange the French fries in a single layer so they don't overlap. Top with cheddar cheese. Place the pizza directly on the center rack of the oven. Bake 17-19 minutes. Drizzle the top with ranch dressing and top with the green onions and the rest of the crumbled bacon.
Taco Pizza
- Stir the refried beans and salsa together. Spread on top of the pizza. Add the corn, black olives, and cheddar cheese. Place the pizza directly on the center rack of the oven. Bake 17-19 minutes. Top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, more corn and black olives, crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, and salsa.
Nectarine & Prosciutto Pizza
- Arrange nectarine or peach slices on top of pizza and brush them with olive oil. Add the goat cheese and 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios. Place the pizza directly on the center rack of the oven. Bake 17-19 minutes. Toss the arugula with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the lemon juice. When the pizza is done, top with the prosciutto and arugula salad. Drizzle with hot honey and finish with shaved parmesan and the rest of the chopped pistachios.
Breakfast Pizza
- Top the pizza with 3 slices of crumbled bacon and 1 sliced green onion. Place the pizza directly on the center rack of the oven. Bake 12 minutes. Meanwhile, toast the waffle until golden brown and cut into bite-sized pieces. Whisk the eggs and cream with salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium-low heat until set but slightly creamy. Remove the pizza from the oven, top with the scrambled eggs, waffle pieces, and cheddar cheese. Bake 5 more minutes. To serve, top with the rest of the green onions, crumbled bacon, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
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