Save Transform your frozen pizza night into a gourmet experience with just a few simple ingredients. By adding mushrooms, herbs, and extra cheese, you get a delicious upgrade in minutes.
I started upgrading frozen pizzas during busy weeknights, and this combination of mushrooms, herbs, and extra cheese became an instant family favorite.
Ingredients
- Frozen pizza: Any style, such as Margherita or cheese
- Canned mushrooms: 1 cup (150 g), drained and sliced
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: 1 cup (100 g) 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
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven according to the frozen pizza package instructions (typically 220°C/425°F).
- Prepare Pizza Base:
- Remove the frozen pizza from its packaging and place it on a baking tray or pizza stone.
- Add Mushrooms:
- Evenly distribute the drained mushrooms over the pizza.
- Add Cheese:
- Sprinkle the extra shredded cheese over the entire pizza, covering mushrooms and existing toppings.
- Season:
- Season with dried oregano, basil, thyme, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Optional Drizzle:
- Drizzle with olive oil for a richer flavor.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for the time indicated on the package, usually 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish & Serve:
- Remove from the oven, let cool for 2 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired. Slice and serve hot.
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Save My kids love pitching in with the cheese, and our kitchen smells like a pizzeria before the pizza even comes out of the oven.
Required Tools
You'll need an oven, a baking tray or pizza stone, and a knife for slicing. A cutting board may help with garnishes.
Allergen Information
This pizza contains gluten in the base and milk in the cheese. Always check ingredient labels, especially for flavored pizzas or processed cheese, as some may contain soy or egg.
Nutritional Information
Each serving provides about 380 calories, with 17 g fat, 40 g carbohydrates, and 16 g protein based on a standard cheese pizza with these toppings.
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Save Serve this upgraded pizza hot and pair it with a green salad for a balanced meal. Sometimes the simplest tweaks make for the most memorable dinners.