Top Ten Pizza Topping Combinations

If there was a food that did not need an introduction, it was pizza.  

Imagine trying to introduce acai bowls to a hungry crowd.  The wonder of pizza is partly based on the combinations that you can create with various pizza toppings.  Whether you are a traditionalist who enjoys classic toppings, or a maverick who likes kimchi on their pizza, there is a pizza for everyone.  

Here is a Top Ten list.  

1. Margherita Pizza - Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil. The classic Margherita pizza is a simple yet delicious combination that reflects a time when pizzas were not overloaded with ingredients.  

2. Fugetaboutit, Pepperoni, and Sausage - Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and sausage.  Spicy pepperoni coupled with meaty sausage pellets gives this pizza an authentic taste and pleasant mouthfeel.

3. BBQ Chicken - BBQ sauce, mozzarella cheese, grilled chicken, red onions, and cilantro. This pizza is sweet, smoky, and tangy, and the addition of cilantro gives it a fresh and herbaceous twist.  

4. Island Time, Hawaiian Pizza  - Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, and controversially pineapple.  The sweet and savory flavor combination of ham and pineapple is a controversial pizza topping choice because some believe that there is no place for fruit like pineapple on pizza.  Presidents and prime ministers have even weighed in on the subject.  

5. White Pizza - Olive oil, garlic, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese. The absence of tomato sauce on this pizza lets the creaminess of ricotta cheese and the mild flavor of mozzarella shine through. The garlic adds a nice touch of spice and aroma.  But ricotta and mozzarella cheeses are not always a package deal when it comes to this Top Ten Pizza.  If you are going to find one cheese on a White Pizza it’s going to be Fontina.  It packs a nutty and creamy punch, unlike any other cheese.  

6. Mushroom Pizza - Curiously, any pizza party is sadly lacking without fungus, melted mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce over baked bread.  

7. Buffalo Chicken Pizza - Buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese, chicken, and blue cheese crumbles. This pizza is perfect for those who love spicy and bold flavors. The chicken is cooked in buffalo sauce for an extra kick, and the blue cheese crumbles contrast the heat.  Red onions are also common in this combination.  

8. Girls Soccer, Meat Lovers Pizza - Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and ham. For those who love meat, this pizza is a dream come true. The combination of different meats makes for a protein-packed and hearty meal.  After the two best-selling pizzas in any pizza shop in America, Meat Lovers Pizza usually holds third place to make the podium.  

9. Classica Italian Mama, Supreme Pizza - Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. This pizza is a crowd-pleaser and thus ubiquitous at pizza parties.  

10. Taco Pizza - Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream. This pizza is inspired by the flavors of a taco, with a pizza crust serving as the base. The lettuce and sour cream's coolness balances out the beef's spiciness.

Having written this ad hoc list for ages, I am behooved to divulge the two best-selling pizzas in any pizza shop in America–Cheese Pizza and Pepperoni Pizza.  Hold my beer, Taco Pizza.