Take-Home Pizza
Par-Baked
Instructions
Finish baking your Little Pops pizza at home in just a few minutes. It's almost too easy.
Preheat Your Oven
Set your oven to 500°F. If you have a pizza stone or baking steel, place it on the middle rack and let it preheat for at least 15-20 minutes. A hot stone makes a big difference. No stone? A sturdy baking sheet works too.
Prep the Pizza
Remove the pizza from its packaging. Place it directly on the preheated pizza stone, or on a baking sheet if you don't have one. For best results, let the pizza sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before baking.
Bake Until Perfect
Bake for 3-6 minutes, keeping a close eye on it. Every oven is different — and the more toppings, the longer it takes. You're looking for a golden-brown crust and bubbling cheese.
Rest & Slice
Let the pizza cool for 1-2 minutes after removing from the oven. This lets the cheese set so it doesn't slide off when you cut. Slice and enjoy — just like it came straight from our ovens.
Pro Tips
- •Don't thaw frozen par-baked pizza before baking — go straight from fridge or freezer to oven.
- •A pizza stone or baking steel gives you the crispiest crust. Preheat it with the oven.
- •Watch closely after the 3-minute mark. The jump from perfect to overdone happens fast at 500°F.
- •For extra-loaded pies with lots of toppings, you may need the full 6 minutes or slightly longer.
- •Leftovers? Reheat slices in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes for a crispy bottom.