Make Your Own Pizza Night is 2023’s New Dinner Party Trend

If you like to have friends and family over for dinner but would rather spend time with them mingling than slaving all alone in the kitchen, a make-your-own pizza night is the party for you.

Prep everything ahead of time and you’ll be able to sit back and enjoy the fun while everyone makes their own personalized pizzas that are ready in under 8 minutes!

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BASE

And Stonefire® is the brand for you. Buy a variety of options to use as  your pizza crust base – from our 4” naan rounds, which are perfect for the kids, or our Teardrop Naan or if you like something a bit more traditional – our Certified Vegan round Artisan Pizza Crusts. We have  something for everyone!

Stonefire® Naan Dippers® – Perfect for bite-sized pizzas and fun for little fingers.

Stonefire® Naan Rounds – A 4” circle of delicious, great for commitment phobes who want to try ALL the combinations.

Stonefire® Naan – Warm and buttery with bubbles and char in a teardrop shape that will have you feeling all gourmet.

Stonefire® Artisan Flatbread – Certified Vegan with a chewy authentic Italian stone-oven taste.

Stonefire® Artisan Pizza Crust – Certified Vegan and can be cooked to be either soft or crispy.

The Toppings

Anything goes! Pull up a menu from your favorite gourmet pizza place to get some fun ideas outside of the classics but go with whatever sounds good to you!

Here are some ideas:

Sauces- Tomato sauce, pesto, white sauce, BBQ sauce or even try something sweet like a fig spread.

Cheese- Fresh mozzarella, shredded Italian blend cheese, crumbled goat cheese, fresh parmesan flakes, gorgonzola, feta, ricotta.

Toppings- Prosciutto, pepperoni, Italian sausage, chicken, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, olives, sliced figs, spinach, arugula, fresh basil leaves, rosemary, pineapple, roasted garlic, peppers.

Finishing Touches- Olive oil, balsamic vinegar glaze, red pepper flakes, oregano, hot honey, ranch dressing.

COOKING YOUR PIZZAS

On the grill – Preheat grill to 400 degrees F. Place Pizza Crust or Naan directly on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes until crust is golden brown.

In the oven – Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place Pizza Crust or Naan directly on the rack and cook for 5-7 minutes until crust is golden brown. For a softer crust, place on baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes.

In an air fryer- Preheat to 400 degrees F. Place Pizza Crust or Naan into air fryer cook for 4-6 minutes until crust is golden brown.

TASTY TIPS

  • Prep ahead of time. Cut up the veggies, cook the chicken, grate the cheese, and make your
  • Save time by buying pre-cut toppings and premade sauces.
  • Choose a variety of interesting toppings that would go with the various sauces you will have out.
  • Put the crusts and bowls of ingredients out, buffet style, before your guests arrive.
  • Make a few appetizer pizzas for your guests to nibble on and get inspiration from.

Dill Pickle Pizza

You’ll need…

  • Stonefire® Artisan Thin Pizza
  • 1/3 cup of ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup pickles
  • 1 cup of shredded mozzarella
  • 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese
  • Chili flakes, to taste
  • Fresh dill, to garnish

To make

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F
  2. Spread ranch dressing over pizza.
  3. Top with mozzarella and parmesan. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cheeses melt and the crust is golden brown.
  4. Remove from the oven, top with pickles, fresh dill and red pepper flakes.

Spicy Kimchi Pizza

You’ll need…

  • Stonefire® Artisan Thin Pizza
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup of pizza sauce
  • 1/3 cup of kimchi
  • 3-4 baby bok choy
  • 1 cup of shredded mozzarella 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese
  • fresh cilantro, to garnish
  • sesame seeds, to taste

To make

  1. Preheat oven to 400
  2. Brush crust with sesame oil. Spread pizza sauce mixture over pizza.
  3. Top with mozzarella and parmesan. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cheeses melt and the crust is golden brown.
  4. Add bok choy and kimchi to a skillet over medium heat. cook 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven, top with kimchi, bok choy, fresh cilantro and sesame seeds.

Thai Pineapple Pizza

You’ll need

  • Stonefire® Artisan Thin Pizza
  • 1/3 cup of pizza sauce
  • 1/4 cup of pineapple
  • 1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced
  • 1 cup of shredded mozzarella
  • 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese
  • Thai basil, to garnish
  • Chopped peanuts, to garnish
  • Sesame seeds, to taste

To make

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F
  2. Spread pizza sauce over pizza.
  3. Top with mozzarella and parmesan. Layer on mushrooms, pineapple and jalapeño. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cheeses melt and the crust is golden brown.
  4. Remove from the oven, top with thai basil, chopped peanuts, green onions

Blackberry Basil Pizza

  • Stonefire® Artisan Thin Pizza
  • 1/4 cup of pesto
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup blackberries
  • 1 cup of shredded mozzarella
  • 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup of goat cheese
  • Fresh basil, to garnish
  • Chili flakes, to taste

To make

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F
  2. In a food processor blend together pesto and ricotta cheese until smooth. Spread pesto mixture over pizza.
  3. Top with mozzarella and parmesan. Layer on blackberries and goat cheese. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cheeses melt and the crust is golden brown.
  4. Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil and sprinkle with chili flakes

 

Ready to host a make-your-own pizza party?  We’re offering $1 off any Stonefire® product available here to get you started.