Pizza is one of those menu items that’s just begging for creative twists. Get a good crust underneath you, and there’s plenty of room to play with what goes on top.

Our Walking Taco Pizza is a perfect example. Taco meat, crushed Doritos, cheddar, jalapeños, then lettuce, sour cream, and hot sauce after the bake. It takes everything we all love about a taco and puts it on a pizza crust.

But why stop there? Here are a few more ways to take pizza somewhere unexpected.

Loaded Baked Potato Pizza

Start with a light layer of garlic cream sauce (prepared Alfredo blended with roasted garlic works great), then top with tender, thin-sliced roasted potatoes tossed lightly with oil, a blend of cheddar and mozzarella, and crisp, precooked bacon. Bake until the crust is crisp and the cheese is bubbling, then finish with a drizzle of sour cream thinned with a splash of milk and fresh scallions. All the makings of a loaded baked potato, now in pizza form.

Sunday Supper Pizza

Start with a thin layer of mozzarella to protect the crust, then spread a layer of thickened gravy. Top with gravy-tossed sliced turkey, roasted vegetables, and small dollops of rich, buttery mashed potatoes. Bake in your Ovention until the crust is crisp and everything is hot, then finish with a drizzle of thinned, smooth cranberry sauce. You’ve got the best parts of a Sunday dinner in every slice.

Apple Crisp Pizza

Brush your crust with melted butter and dust the rim with cinnamon sugar, then spread a thin layer of apple butter as your base. Layer with very thinly sliced apples tossed in cinnamon sugar and top with a buttery oat crumble. Bake until the crust is golden, the apples are tender, and the crumble is crisp. Let rest briefly, then finish with crisscrossing lines of vanilla icing. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Cut into shareable slices, it’s a dessert that’s easy for the whole table to say yes to.

That’s what I love about a good crust. Just dial it in once in your Ovention, then start having some fun with your toppings! From comfort-food favorites to unexpected flavor combinations and even dessert, there’s no limit to where you can take it. All built on the same, dependable base.