Copycat Pizza Hut Recipes (2024)

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Copycat Pizza Hut Recipes (1)Caroline StankoUpdated: Feb. 01, 2024

    Out pizza the Hut with these oh-so-delicious copycat Pizza Hut recipes. From pizza to breadsticks and wings, you'll feel like you ordered take out without the expense!

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    Meatball Pizza

    I always keep meatballs and pizza crusts in the freezer to make this specialty on the spur of the moment. Add a tossed salad and you have a delicious dinner. —Mary Humeniuk-Smith, Perry Hall, Maryland

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    2/13

    Savory Biscuit-Breadsticks

    I love to experiment in the kitchen with simple ingredients like refrigerated biscuits. The results are usually a big hit—these super fast breadsticks are an example. —Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, Tennessee

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    3/13

    Big Kahuna Pizza

    A prebaked pizza crust and refrigerated barbecued pork make this tasty supper idea super fast and super easy. Cut into bite-sized pieces, and it can double as a great last-minute appetizer, too! —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California

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    4/13

    Chicken-Pepper Alfredo

    When I want a lighter dinner, I use lean turkey bacon in this recipe. It gives the pasta that richness you want without all the extra fat. —Courtney Harris, Denton, Texas

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    5/13

    Pepperoni Pan Pizza

    I've spent years trying to come up with the perfect pizza crust and sauce, and they're paired up in this recipe. I fix this crispy, savory pizza for my family often, and it really satisfies my husband and sons. —Susan Lindahl, Alford, Florida

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    6/13

    Chicken Pizza

    My fun twist on typical pizza is an excellent way to use up leftover pesto. And since it’s loaded with protein-rich chicken and black beans, it’s hearty enough to satisfy everyone! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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    7/13

    Glazed Chicken Wings

    I received this easy wing recipe from a cousin on Vancouver Island during a visit there a few years ago. They're an appealing appetizer, but also a favorite for Sunday lunch with rice and a salad. —Joan Airey, Rivers, Manitoba

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    8/13

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    Cinnamon Twists

    These delightful golden twists are perfect for a spring brunch or lunch. The brown sugar and cinnamon give them a delicate spicy flavor. People can rarely eat just one. —Janet Mooberry, Peoria, Illinois

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    9/13

    Buffalo Chicken Pizza

    Fans of spicy chicken wings will love this rendition that turns it into pizza. Serve it up with blue cheese dressing and crisp celery, just like the tasty original. —Shari DiGirolamo, Newton, Pennsylvania

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    10/13

    Four-Cheese Pizza

    Although this pizza doesn't have sauce, it gets unforgettable flavor from a blend of cheeses, vegetables and garlic. Using frozen bread dough appeals to folks who don't care to bake. —Davis Johns, Hurst, Texas

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    11/13

    Taste of Home

    Triple Fudge Brownies

    When you're in a hurry to make dessert, here's a "mix of mixes" that's so convenient and quick. The result is a big pan of very rich, fudgy brownies. Friends who ask me for the recipe are amazed that it's so easy. —Denise Nebel, Wayland, Iowa

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    12/13

    Dad's Favorite Pizza

    Our daughter, Stephanie, makes this pizza for her dad whenever he has a craving for it. Meat eaters will definitely get their fill with a slice of this deep-dish delight.—Nancy Jo Leffler, DePauw, Indiana

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    13/13

    Hearty Vegetable Beef Ragu

    This recipe is healthy yet satisfying, quick yet delicious. It's on the table in less than 30 minutes, and it's something that my children will gobble up! If you are not fond of kale, stir in baby spinach or chopped broccoli instead. —Kim Van Dunk, Caldwell, New Jersey

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    Originally Published: August 28, 2018

    Copycat Pizza Hut Recipes (15)

    Caroline Stanko

    Caroline has been with Taste of Home for the past seven years, working in both print and digital. After starting as an intern for the magazine and special interest publication teams, Caroline was hired as the third-ever digital editor for Taste of Home. Since then, she has researched, written and edited content on just about every topic the site covers, including cooking techniques, buzzy food news, gift guides and many, many recipe collections. Caroline also acts as the editorial lead for video, working with the Test Kitchen, videographers and social media team to produce videos from start to finish.When she’s not tip-tapping on a keyboard, Caroline is probably mixing up a killer co*cktail, reading a dog-eared library book or cooking up a multi-course feast (sometimes all at once). Though she technically lives in Milwaukee, there is a 50/50 chance Caroline is in Chicago or southwest Michigan visiting her close-knit family.

    Copycat Pizza Hut Recipes (2024)

    FAQs

    What does Pizza Hut put in their dough? ›

    DOUGH: ENRICHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, YEAST. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SUGAR, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE.

    What does Pizza Hut grease the pans with? ›

    The secret to perfect pan pizza is pressing the dough into a well-oiled pan (Pizza Hut uses soybean oil), then the pan is covered and the dough rises in a heated cabinet for 45 to 60 minutes.

    What kind of oil does Pizza Hut use for pan pizza? ›

    Pan : Frozen Enriched Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Yeast, Salt, Soybean Oil, Calcium Sulphate, Sugar, Acetylated Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono And Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl-2- Lactylate, Distilled Monoglycerides, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes (Amylase, Fungal Amylase, Glucose Oxidase, Pentosanase, Protease (From Wheat).

    Does Pizza Hut put cheese in their crust? ›

    The Original Stuffed Crust Pizza is a large pizza with warm, melty cheese baked directly into the crust.

    Does Pizza Hut put sugar in their crust? ›

    CONTAINS WHEAT

    Hand-Tossed Style Crust ENRICHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, YEAST, SOYBEAN OIL. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, DATEM, SUGAR, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID, SUCRALOSE.

    What does Pizza Hut spray on their crust? ›

    The pan dough they have nowadays is first of all frozen. It gets a descent amount of what's mostly vegetable oil in the bottom of the pan (enough to coat it) and is sprayed once along the outside of the crust with food release, which is a soybean oil.

    What is the difference between Pizza Hut pan and regular crust? ›

    What Is The Difference Between Pizza Hut's Original Pan® Pizza And Hand Tossed Pizza? Original Pan® Pizza features a thick, crispy crust that's fluffy on the inside. Hand Tossed Pizza features a thinner, more-traditional crust.

    Did Pizza Hut change the crust recipe? ›

    In May 2019, Pizza Hut replaced the classic recipe of their trademark menu item, their Original Pan Pizza, with an all-new version. The new Pan Pizza recipe has a new different sauce and, as Pizza Hut claimed, a new stringier brand of cheese and a crispier crust.

    What do you use to grease a pan for pizza dough? ›

    Olive oil: Oil is needed to stop the pizza dough from sticking to the sheet pan, and also to keep the dough nice and moist and get that crispy crust. I find that olive oil works best for this.

    What is the best flour for pan pizza? ›

    Because of the fineness of the grains, 00 flour is the ideal flour for pizza. 00 flour is a finely ground Italian milled flour ideal for pizza due to its delicate and fluffy crust.

    What pan is best for homemade pizza? ›

    Use a cast iron pizza pan to produce crispy thin-crust pizza. Cooking with cast iron has many benefits, including excellent temperature retention to promote a nice, evenly-cooked crust. In addition to being used in the oven, a cast iron pizza pan can be used on the grill and stovetop.

    Does Pizza Hut cook with peanut oil? ›

    Peanuts and tree nuts are not used in Pizza Hut® restaurants.

    What is the 3 cheese topping at Pizza Hut? ›

    Toasted Three Cheese Melt

    A Melt loaded with a triple cheese blend of mozzarella, Red Leicester and Monterey Jack, served with a marinara sauce for dipping.

    Does Pizza Hut deep fry their crust? ›

    The how - The pan they use is a deep sided pan, and they apply a generous amount of oil to the pan before applying the dough. It is when the pizza is baked in a conveyor oven, that the oil heats up and effectively fries the crust from beneath.

    Which cheese is used by Pizza Hut? ›

    Like other pizza restaurants, Pizza Hut primarily uses mozzarella cheese on its pizzas. The chain states that it uses part-skim mozzarella cheese on the majority of its pizzas. Some of its specialty pizzas contain Parmesan romano cheese.

    What does pizza dough contain? ›

    Pizza dough typically includes three main ingredients: yeast, flour, and water. Some recipes will also include a tablespoon of sugar and a pinch of salt.

    What is Pizza Hut bread made of? ›

    Wheat Flour (with calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), Water, Margarine (16%) [Vegetable Oils (Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil), Water, Emulsifier (E471), Flavouring, Colours (E160b, E100)], Garlic (3%) (Puree and Chopped), Yeast, Salt, Oregano, Flour Treatment Agent (E300), Wheat Flour. May Contain Milk and Soya.

    Does Pizza Hut use artificial ingredients? ›

    The company already removed artificial flavors and colors from its pizzas last year. Pizza Hut, which has about 6,400 U.S. restaurants, said the preservatives BHA and BHT will be removed from all its meat by next month. Artificial preservatives in cheese will be cut by next year.

    What is the stuff under pizza crust? ›

    That's cornmeal, hands down. The main reason you sprinkle cornmeal or flour onto the bottom of your pizza tray or pizza stone is so that it will stick to the bottom of the pizza dough. This way when it cooks it won't stick to the pan.

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