How to Make Amazing Cheese Pizzas in Your Kitchen

National Cheese Pizza Day is a holiday made for family fun in the kitchen. Pizza has long been a go-to comfort food, but it doesn’t have to mean delivery or takeout. With the right kitchen appliances, you can create cheese pizza recipes at home that are delicious, quick, and interactive.

The Toastmaster Electric Griddle and Toastmaster Air Fryer are the perfect partners for pizza night. They bring restaurant-style crispness and melty cheese flavors into your own home. These tools let you cook everything from flatbread pizzas with golden edges to bite-sized snacks perfect for dipping. This year, celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day by turning your kitchen into a pizzeria.

Cheese Pizza Recipes

Three Cheese Toaster Oven Pizza

The toaster oven is ideal for personal pizzas or small family batches. With a blend of mozzarella, Parmesan, and provolone, this recipe brings out rich, layered cheese flavors.

Ingredients (Serves 2–3):

• 1 prepared pizza crust (8–10 inches)
• ½ cup pizza sauce
• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup shredded provolone cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 2 tsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Toastmaster Toaster Oven to 425°F.
2. Brush pizza crust lightly with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
3. Spread ½ cup pizza sauce evenly over the crust.
4. Top with mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan cheese.
5. Sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly over the pizza.
6. Bake in the toaster oven for 10–12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
7. Slice and serve hot.

This three cheese pizza balances stretchy mozzarella, sharp Parmesan, and creamy provolone for a flavor-packed pizza night centerpiece.

Air Fryer Cheese Pizza Bites

For those who love snack-sized bites, the air fryer delivers crisp edges and gooey centers without extra oil. These cheesy pizza bites are a fun addition to family pizza night or game-day spreads.

Ingredients (Serves 6):

• 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
  
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  
• ½ cup pizza sauce (plus more for dipping)
  
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  
• 1 tbsp melted butter
  
• 1 tsp garlic powder
  
• 1 tsp dried oregano
  

Instructions:

1. Roll out pizza dough and cut into 12 squares.
   
2. Add 1 tbsp mozzarella and 1 tsp pizza sauce to each square.
   
3. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal.
   
4. Place in the air fryer basket, spaced apart.
   
5. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan, garlic, and oregano.
   
6. Air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
   
7. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
   

The result is a bite that combines the best parts of pizza — cheesy centers and crispy outsides.

Griddle Cheesy Garlic Bread Pizza

Cheese pizza pairs perfectly with garlic bread. With the griddle, you can create a fusion recipe that combines both.

Ingredients (Serves 4):

• 1 loaf French bread, halved lengthwise
  
• ½ cup pizza sauce
  
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
  
• 1 tsp garlic powder
  
• 1 tsp parsley flakes
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Toastmaster Electric Griddle to medium-low (300°F).
   
2. Brush French bread halves with melted butter and garlic powder.
   
3. Place bread on griddle, cut side down, for 2 minutes to toast lightly.
   
4. Flip and spread pizza sauce evenly across bread.
   
5. Top with mozzarella and sprinkle parsley.
   
6. Cover with foil and cook 6–7 minutes until cheese melts.
   
7. Slice into portions and serve hot.
   

This recipe combines the comfort of cheesy garlic bread with the flavors of pizza, perfect for sharing.

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks Pizza Style

Take mozzarella sticks to the next level by giving them a pizza-inspired twist.

Ingredients (Serves 4):

• 12 frozen mozzarella sticks
  
• ½ cup pizza sauce for dipping
  
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  
• 1 tsp dried basil
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat Toastmaster Air Fryer to 375°F.
   
2. Arrange frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer.
   
3. Air fry for 6–7 minutes until golden and gooey inside.
   
4. Sprinkle Parmesan and basil over hot sticks.
   
5. Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
   

These pizza-style mozzarella sticks are quick to make and deliver the same cheesy satisfaction as a slice of pizza.

Make Pizza Night a Family Tradition

National Cheese Pizza Day is more than just a food holiday, it’s an opportunity to bring family together in the kitchen. Cooking at home with appliances like the Toastmaster Electric Griddle and Air Fryer encourages creativity, teamwork, and fun. Whether you keep it classic with flatbread pizzas or explore bite-sized snacks, these recipes turn pizza night into a family tradition worth repeating.

Celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day by creating your own pizza-night favorites. Discover griddles, air fryers, and more at selectbrands.com and bring restaurant-quality pizza into your home kitchen.

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FAQs

What is the best cheese blend for pizza?

A mix of mozzarella and Parmesan gives the best melt and flavor. You can also add cheddar or provolone for extra richness.

Can I use homemade dough on the griddle?

Yes, but precook it for a minute or two before adding toppings so it holds its shape and crisps up nicely.

How do I reheat leftover pizza in an air fryer?

Reheat slices at 350°F for 3–4 minutes. The crust will become crispy again, and the cheese will melt evenly.

Do kids enjoy making these recipes?

Yes, kids love topping their own flatbreads or helping seal pizza bites. It makes pizza night interactive and family-friendly.