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Make-Your-Own Pizza Night

February 23, 2016 By Karen Cooper 61 Comments

There are two ways to get my kids excited about dinner.

First, put dinner on a stick. Chicken on a stick, shrimp kebabs…you get the idea. When my son was younger, he would only eat blueberries if I put toothpicks in them. Blueberries on a stick.

The second way is to have make-your-own dinner night. This works with the breadboard dinners each week, and it definitely works if pizza is involved!

Veggie pizzas - Make-Your-Own Pizza Night - thediybungalow.com

The kids love choosing their toppings and then making the pizza themselves. I love the help making dinner, plus getting to make my own packed-full-of-veggies pizza (that no one else will eat).

Here’s what I used for our make-your-own pizza night. First, for the pizzas:

Make-Your-Own Pizza Night Ingredients - thediybungalow.com

Tomato sauce – I used one 8-oz. can.

Refrigerated Pizza Crust – I used two tubes, which were on sale: three for $6. Or you can make your own, which is super-easy!

Mozzarella cheese, sliced or grated

Toppings: we used pepperoni, black olives, red onion, arugula, and broccoli – pick your favorites!

Toppings and sauce for Make-Your-Own Pizza Night - thediybungalow.com

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.

Roll out the dough on the baking sheet. Cut into individual pizzas, or keep it whole for a big, family-size pizza.

Spread the tomato sauce on the dough, then add the toppings. Top with cheese.

Bake for 9-12 minutes or until the cheese and crust are golden brown.

Pepperoni Pizza - Make-Your-Own Pizza Night - thediybungalow.com

I added arugula salad on top of my veggie pizza; we have a local pizza place that serves its veggie pizza this way and I love it. Just toss arugula (or the greens of your choice) with balsamic vinegar and olive oil – just enough to coat. It gives the pizza a fresh taste and it’s one of my favorite fresh pizza toppers!

Veggie pizza with arugula salad topper - Make-Your-Own Pizza Night - thediybungalow.com

Now, one of my requirements for pizza night is that we also have a vegetable and/or a salad. So, I served the rest of the broccoli (that didn’t end up on my pizza) and this salad, which is very Mediterranean!

Lemony Chickpea Salad - thediybungalow.com

Note: I kind of eyeball the measurements of everything, so I’ve included approximate measurements here.

Ingredients for Lemony Chickpea Salad - thediybungalow.com

Lemony Chickpea Salad

1 can chickpeas

Juice of one lemon

Handful of (6-8) green olives, sliced

Handful of Italian parsley, chopped

½ tsp paprika

Few drizzles of balsamic vinegar

Generous drizzle of olive oil

Kosher salt, to taste

Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Add to bowl. Add lemon juice, parsley, green olives, paprika, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Mix well. Taste, then season with salt and pepper to taste. You can top this salad with a few extra sprigs of parsley and some grated zest of the lemon you juiced.

This salad can be made a day ahead and even tastes better the second day!

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No, Elvis – dogs don’t eat pizza! Clearly he didn’t get the memo.

Host a make-your-own pizza night! It's easy and fun! From thediybungalow.com

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Comments

  1. Jane says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:42 am

    No,no,no. You can make your own pizza dough for less than $1.00. Even better than little yeast packets, 8 oz of yeast is $4 -5 at .Costco and Sam’s club.

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 23, 2016 at 2:55 pm

      I know, but the refrigerated dough is a great option for those who can’t cook or choose not to, or don’t have time to make the dough. Also good for kiddos who want pizza instantly! 😉

      Reply
  2. Jane says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:52 am

    And I just checked the ingredients in Pillsburry pizz dough. There are more than 20, many of which I can’t even pronounce.

    Reply
  3. Jeffrey says

    February 23, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    When it comes to pizza I definitely live outside the {pizza} box! One that I’ve been making quite often starts with a thin layer of olive oil on the dough skin. Then I add thinly sliced Bosch Pears, caramelized onions, candied pecans, chopped dates, brie cheese, arugula and cover it with a smoked cheddar cheese. My wife hates it when I say this about food, but this pie is SEXY! Really though, it tastes awesome!

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 23, 2016 at 2:55 pm

      It sounds amazing!! Yum! I may have to try that. Pears on pizza – sounds excellent!

      Reply
  4. Kathy Wolfe says

    February 23, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    looks delicious and easy for each person to customize their own – thanks

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    • Karen Cooper says

      February 23, 2016 at 2:54 pm

      Exactly! A super-easy meal and everyone gets what they want! Score!!

      Reply
  5. shelly peterson says

    February 23, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    I like pepperoni, green pepper and onion on my pizza.
    cshell090869 at aol dot com

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    • Karen Cooper says

      February 23, 2016 at 5:42 pm

      Yum! Thanks, Shelly!

      Reply
  6. Joyce Meinhardt says

    February 23, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    The “house” favorite here is Italian sausage, Canadian bacon & onions. But I always add peppers (red or green) on *my* portion!

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    • Karen Cooper says

      February 24, 2016 at 9:05 am

      Yum! I love Canadian bacon on pizza, too (my one exception to not liking meat on pizza!). Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Mickey Wood says

    February 24, 2016 at 4:28 am

    Since my homebound commute is an hour plus on a good day, am a “choose not to cook ” person whenever I can get away with it & this Pillsbury pizza recipe sounds like answered prayer . I am definitely going to try Jeffrey’s idea. Although I will have to add pepperoni somewhere in the process-husband’s favorite.

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    • Karen Cooper says

      February 24, 2016 at 9:05 am

      Pepperoni is the favorite of my husband and son, as well! Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Mickey Wood says

    February 24, 2016 at 4:30 am

    PS I love Chick peas. Going to try that one, too!

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 24, 2016 at 9:05 am

      It’s so yummy! The flavors are really bright and fresh.

      Reply
  9. Tammy says

    February 24, 2016 at 10:15 am

    I love to put spinach or kale on my veggie pizza. Green peppers and onions too. A few slices of tomatoes from the garden just make it yum

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 24, 2016 at 10:26 pm

      Oh yummy! A fresh tomato makes everything taste better. Actually, it just makes everything better, period. Thanks!

      Reply
  10. Laura says

    February 24, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    We love our family pizza night where everyone makes their own pizza. We try to be super creative but sadky cheese is still my kids fav.

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 24, 2016 at 10:26 pm

      M’s favorite is cheese, too. Purists. 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
  11. Ashley says

    February 24, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    I would get some bacon, green peppers and mushrooms!

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 24, 2016 at 10:26 pm

      Yummy! Bacon makes everything better!

      Reply
  12. Marty Walden says

    February 24, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    We love mushrooms, spinach and are trying to transition to turkey pepperoni 🙂 Your pizza looks yummy!

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 24, 2016 at 10:25 pm

      Yum! Don’t tell the boys, but I subbed in turkey pepperoni! 😉

      Reply
  13. HS kraftmaking says

    February 25, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    I would get spinach, mushroom and cheese.

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 25, 2016 at 8:56 pm

      Sounds great!! Thanks!

      Reply
  14. Lisa Brown says

    February 26, 2016 at 7:57 am

    I would make homemade dough, then buy red sauce, olives, mushrooms, cheese for the pizza.
    jslbrown2009 at aol dot com

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    • Karen Cooper says

      February 26, 2016 at 8:19 am

      Yum! Sounds perfect!! Thanks!

      Reply
  15. Jennifer Lickenfelt says

    February 26, 2016 at 9:12 am

    My pizza would definitely include anchovy paste. I’d mix that with a little olive oil and lemon juice to give a light schmear on my crust. I’d top with capers and red onion for a yummy, smelly, original pizza that would take me back to my first anchovy pizza in Venice!

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 26, 2016 at 9:13 am

      Oh my goodness – that sounds decadent!! I would love that – salty, spicy…yum!

      Reply
  16. Gina says

    February 26, 2016 at 9:17 am

    We love spinach and mushrooms on our pizza.

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    • Karen Cooper says

      February 26, 2016 at 9:30 am

      Me, too! Thank you!!

      Reply
  17. SheilaG- PlumDoodles says

    February 26, 2016 at 9:46 am

    Yum, pizza!!! The basil & oregano sauce is my favorite, besides homemade, of course. I like the classic pepperoni with tons of fresh mozzarella.

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 26, 2016 at 9:54 am

      I love basil and oregano – such comforting flavors to me! Thanks, Sheila!!

      Reply
  18. Amy Orvin says

    February 26, 2016 at 10:00 am

    Sauce and cheese. I like my pizza very simple.

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    • Karen Cooper says

      February 26, 2016 at 10:53 am

      Perfect! Thank you!!

      Reply
  19. Lauren says

    February 26, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    I would buy the Pillsbury pizza crust, canadian bacon and pineapple for my pizza.

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 26, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      Yum! That is one of my favorite kinds of pizzas, but no one else in my family likes it. 🙁 We should go out for pizza!! Thank you!

      Reply
  20. Felissa Alexander says

    February 26, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    Publix also sells pizza dough which you can roll yourself or they even have dough that has already been rolled out and it is very good.

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 26, 2016 at 9:16 pm

      Thanks, Felissa! I didn’t know they had their own pizza dough!

      Reply
  21. Laura J says

    February 26, 2016 at 6:19 pm

    Oh we love having pizza night at home! We always make a couple pizzas….I love sausage, mushrooms, and black olives on mine! For the kids…Pepperoni!

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 26, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      Awesome! I love olives, too! Thank you!

      Reply
  22. linda says

    February 26, 2016 at 9:37 pm

    I would buy sausage and feta cheese and spinach

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    • Karen Cooper says

      February 27, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      Feta and spinach is one of my favorite combinations!! Thanks, Linda!

      Reply
  23. Meegan says

    February 26, 2016 at 11:30 pm

    MMM…Love me some homemade pizza! I can’t wait to try your recipe soon. My famil;y will love it.

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    • Karen Cooper says

      February 27, 2016 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks, Meegan!!

      Reply
  24. sandra says

    February 27, 2016 at 9:21 am

    I would make my own dough and use tomato sauce and moz. cheese. I would top it with pepperoni, ham, mushrooms and gr pepper

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 27, 2016 at 2:58 pm

      Yum! Thanks, Sandra!!

      Reply
  25. Tracie Cooper says

    February 27, 2016 at 3:07 pm

    I love green peppers, mushrooms, red onions and lean ground beef!

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 27, 2016 at 3:46 pm

      That sounds delish! I’m not sure I’ve ever had ground beef on pizza, but it must be good!

      Reply
  26. Donna says

    February 27, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    I would buy alfredo sauce, chicken, spinach and garlic 🙂

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    • Karen Cooper says

      March 4, 2016 at 8:59 am

      Yum! Thanks!

      Reply
  27. Elena says

    February 27, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    I would buy some pasta and pasta sauce

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    • Karen Cooper says

      February 28, 2016 at 9:50 pm

      Awesome! Thanks, Elena!

      Reply
  28. Julie says

    February 28, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    I love meats so I would do ground beef, pepperoni, sausage and spinach.

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 28, 2016 at 9:50 pm

      My son would love that pizza! Thanks!

      Reply
  29. marie says

    February 29, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    I love different cheeses on my pizza – mozarrella, blue and goat cheese and then pepperoni

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    • Karen Cooper says

      February 29, 2016 at 10:11 pm

      I am a big fan of cheese, too! Yum! Thank you!!

      Reply
  30. Cynthia R says

    March 2, 2016 at 9:39 am

    Some must have ingredients on my homemade pizza, is kraft itallian shredded cheese mix, fresh basil, pepperoni, hunts sauce, and green peppers.

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      March 3, 2016 at 7:25 am

      Fresh basil is so good! Thanks!

      Reply
  31. Candace says

    March 3, 2016 at 9:44 am

    I love mushrooms on my pizza.

    I also make my own dough, but I use Smitten Kitchen’s lazy pizza dough recipe. I just mix the ingredients in a bowl in the morning and cover it up. It sits on the kitchen counter all day. When I am ready to cook I just put it on the pizza stone. No kneading is involved.

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      March 3, 2016 at 10:11 am

      Yum! I love Smitten Kitchen’s recipes. So good! Thank you!

      Reply

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