$2 Homemade Frozen Pizzas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
10
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Calories
670 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
$2 Homemade Frozen Pizzas
Description
The recipe starts with a sauce of olive oil, garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, oregano, thyme, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper simmered for 40 minutes then pureed. This sauce sets a balanced savory and lightly spicy foundation. Greek pita bread serves as the thick flatbread crust, providing a sturdy base distinct from thin tortillas or traditional pizza dough.
Each pita is spread with the cooled sauce, a small layer of cheese to hold toppings, then layered with onion, capsicum, salami slices, olives, mushrooms, and more cheese. The layered combination offers varied textures from crisp vegetables to melted cheeses and cured meat. Arranging the pizzas with parchment paper in between before freezing prevents sticking and preserves shape. Baking directly on an oven shelf at a high temperature crisps the pita edges and melts the cheese evenly for a satisfying finish.
This method provides an economical, convenient homemade pizza option with controlled toppings and flavor. It suits frozen meal prep and offers flexibility with ingredients. The note advises using thicker pita or Lebanese bread for the base and highlights cheese choices like mozzarella and Monterey Jack for melt and flavor. The recipe's cost breakdown reflects affordability and accessibility in an Australian context.
Frozen pizzas can be baked directly from the freezer at 240C/460F until crisp and bubbly. Keeping sauce cool before assembly prevents soggy bases. The recipe encourages experimenting with local flatbreads and cheese options while maintaining a balance of texture and flavor in the final pizza.
Ingredients
- 10 Greek pita bread thick round flatbreads, 25cm / 10" diameter
- 250 g / 8 oz salami chopped, sliced
- 3/4 cup / 100 g black olive drained, sliced
- 1 green capsicum sliced, or bell pepper; large
- 1 red onion chopped, large
- 15 mushroom sliced (~golf ball size, medium
- 400 g / 14 oz / 4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 300 - 350 g / 10 - 12 oz / 3.5 cups Monterey jack cheese Tasty, Cheddar or other melting cheese of choice, or more mozzarella (Note 2, shredded
Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce (Note 3):
- 1/4 cup / 65 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 800 g / 28 oz canned tomato crushed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup / 125 ml water
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- 1 tsp red chili flakes adjust to taste
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Sauce:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add remaining ingredients, stir, and adjust heat so it is simmering gently (about medium heat). Cook down for 40 minutes, then puree with a stick (or cool a bit then transfer to blender).
- COOL before using (hot sauce = soggy base). (Note 4)
Pizzas:
- Top a flatbread with 2.5 tbsp of Sauce. Sprinkle a tiny amount of cheese over the base, avoiding the very edges (glue for toppings - see video).
- Sprinkle over onion, capsicum, salami, olives, mushrooms then cheese. Repeat with remaining flatbreads.
- Stack them using paper in between each pizza. Wrap in groups of 3 or so (whatever you are comfortable handling). Transfer to a large airtight container or ziplock bag and freeze.
- Baking:
- Remove oven shelf from oven and clean.
- Preheat oven to 240C/460F (standard) / 220C / 430F (fan/convection).
- Place frozen (or unfrozen freshly made) pizza directly on shelf. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden on the edges and the base is crispy.
- Cut and serve immediately!
Notes
- Greek pita bread used here is thicker than usual flatbreads and available at Harris Farms and Middle Eastern stores in Australia; Lebanese bread is a popular substitute.
- The sauce should be thick but not overly dense, simmering gently for 40 minutes before pureeing and cooling to prevent soggy pizza bases.
- Pizzas freeze well stacked with parchment in between; bake directly on oven shelves at high heat from frozen for best texture.
- Cheese blends like mozzarella combined with Monterey Jack or cheddar offer a balance of melting and flavor.
- Estimated cost as low as $2.33 per pizza with common Australian ingredient prices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 670 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 290g | |
| Calories | 670cal | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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