On top of the crust
For the sauce, you can cook it yourself. We often make larger quantities than we need, and then freeze them in little plastic containers you can thaw at room temperature, or zap for a minute in the microwave. If you are using the microwave, remember to transfer the sauce into a glass bowl so you don’t get those unsightly red stains on your tupperware.
If pressed for time and can’t cookk the sauce from scratch, you can use the store bought kind out of a jar. Spread the sauce over the dough and be sure to cover it to the rim.
Next, top the pizza sauce with your favorite cheeses. It’s more economical to purchase a block of cheese and use a grater to slice it for pizza toppings. Those already shredded bags have only two or three cups in each, which is not going to go the distance for an entire family, especially if you like it extra cheesy. Besides, fresh cheese melts better; the stuff in bags is usually pretty dry.
Then top the cheese with your favorite meat and veggies.
Want to have even more fun with your family pizza creations? See who can make the wildest pizza. Throw a little leftover chicken or hamburger on top. How about jalapenos? They’re good for those who like it hot.
Don’t forget the spices. It wouldn’t be a pizza without oregano, basil, and some thyme, perhaps some fennel if you love that italian sausage taste, or some red pepper flakes, black pepper, or a dash of sea salt.
If you have at least two baking stones or pizza trays, you can make more than one at a time. Everyone can help to clean up while you wait for dinner to be ready. When the timer goes off, you have a great homemade pizza.
If there are leftovers of your pizza, enjoy them tomorrow for lunch!
The cost of ingredients for the pizza might add up, especially the cheese, or if you don’t make the sauce and crust home-made, but again, if you are cooking it yourself, you have a lot more control over calories and the freshness of the ingredients. It can also be a great way to use up leftovers!
Enjoy.
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