7 Sneaky Ways to Upgrade a Frozen Pizza

Try chunks of chorizo. Or capers. Or tomatoes and a pinch of fresh herbs. The world is your oyster. (Ooh, you could also add oysters.)

Or actually, add better cheese. Try slices of fresh mozzarella or burrata to get the melty, gooey strings that are the hallmark of a gourmet pizza.

Before popping your pie in the oven, carefully lift it up and poke a few holes in the bottom of the crust with your fork. This will let steam escape and prevent soggy crust. Then, instead of putting it on a baking sheet, stick the pizza directly on the lowest rack for crust you’ll swear was cooked in a wood-burning oven.

Whisk together a little melted butter and minced garlic in a bowl, then use a pastry brush to coat the crust a few minutes before it’s finished cooking. It adds extra flavor and gives the crust a golden brown color. (A generous coat of olive oil works, too.)

Craving pizza and salad? Toss some fresh arugula or a mesclun mix in olive oil, then pile it high on the pie after it comes out of the oven.

Like (surprise) olive oil. Even if you do nothing but add olive oil to your pizza, you’ll still make it infinitely better. You could also add a touch of honey to a spicy pie or a squeeze of lemon if you decide to load on those aforementioned greens.

As is the case with many pre-packaged foods, there’s already plenty of sodium in your frozen pizza. If for some reason your pie tastes a bit bland, try grating some fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano on top to add a bit of that saltiness you’re craving.