This is the Best Pita Pizza Recipe with three flavours: deluxe, margherita and Tex Mex. They’re great for meal prep and freeze beautifully!
Pita pizzas were one of my favourite childhood meals! I always feel nostalgic when I whip one up for dinner nowadays. Sometimes it just hits the spot.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Individual pizzas: Everyone gets to pick their own toppings and make it their own.
- Meal prep friendly: Make them for school lunches or freeze them ahead of time for an easy hunger fix.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Greek-style pitas – use naan or sandwich thins instead.
- Pizza sauce – jarred marinara or tomato sauce would also be good.
- Cheese – mozzarella, cheddar and provolone are all good options.
- Meat – try pepperoni, salami, bacon or even diced chicken.
- Veggies – mushrooms, bell pepper and onion are all good.
- Herbs – add some fresh basil, cilantro or parsley to garnish.
How to make a pita pizza
Step 1: Prep your ingredients.
Lightly toast the pitas and prep your toppings.
Step 2: Add the sauce and cheese.
Add a bit of sauce and cheese to each toasted pita.
Step 3: Add your toppings.
Add toppings of your choice and place the pizzas on a sheet pan.
Step 4: Bake the pizzas.
Bake until the cheese is melted, serve, and enjoy.
Recipe tips and variations
The best part of pita pizza is that everyone gets to pick their own toppings! Here are some options to try:
- Veggie: Mushrooms, olives, peppers, cherry tomatoes and onions
- Greek: Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, feta cheese and artichoke hearts
- BBQ chicken: Barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese. Try my BBQ chicken flatbread!
- Buffalo chicken: Shredded chicken tossed with Frank’s Red Hot sauce and cheddar or blue cheese
- Pesto: Pesto sauce, feta cheese and red peppers
- Hawaiian: Diced ham and pineapple
- Dessert: Peanut butter, chocolate chips and mini marshmallows
Frequently asked questions
Can I make pita pizza on the grill?
Yes you can! Preheat the grill to medium, brush both sides of the pita with olive oil, and toast for about 2 mins per side. Add your toppings, then cook for 3-5 mins until the cheese has melted.
Is whole wheat pita a good option?
Definitely! It adds extra fibre and makes the pizza a bit heartier without sacrificing flavour.
Would naan or tortillas work instead?
Naan bread would work for this recipe, but a tortilla would likely be too thin – you definitely don’t want a soggy pizza.
Can I make this dairy-free or vegan?
Absolutely. Use dairy-free cheese and load up on veggie toppings or plant-based proteins.
How to store and reheat
Store: Keep leftover cooked pizzas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F for 5–10 minutes until the crust is crisp and cheese is melted.
Freeze and reheat from frozen: Freeze unbaked pizzas for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen at 425°F, adding a few extra minutes to the cook time.
Meal prep tools
- Order a pizza cutter online.
- Use these Ziploc bag holders if you’re planning on storing these pizzas in the freezer.
- Make cleanup a breeze by lining your sheet pans with parchment paper.
Easy Pita Pizza Recipe {3 Ways!}
Ingredients
- 4 Greek-style pitas or naan
- 2 cups pizza sauce
Deluxe
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup pepperoni
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
Margherita
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
- 12 slices salami
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
Tex Mex
- 4 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
- Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Add pitas to oven for 3-4 minutes while prepping toppings to lightly toast them.
- Meanwhile, prepare toppings of choice. If making the Deluxe pita pizza, saute the mushrooms in a small frying pan until they release liquid to avoid a soggy pizza (this step is optional but I find it's worth it to avoid mushiness).
- Remove pitas from oven, top with sauce and divide cheese of choice among pizzas. Divide toppings of choice, then add pizzas to a parchment-lined baking sheet. NOTE: I find you can fit 2 pizzas per tray. If making the Margherita or Tex Mex pizzas, leave the herbs (basil & cilantro) off the pizzas.
- Bake pizzas for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and toppings are cooked. Add herbs of choice if using (basil or cilantro) after pizzas are finished cooking.
- Cut into 4 pieces with a pizza cutter, then serve and enjoy!
Freezing instructions
- Wrap cooked pizza (unsliced) in foil and freeze up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen at 375 F for 25 minutes or until heated through.
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