Guess the Most Popular Pizza Toppings

Can you guess the most popular Pizza toppings? There will always be a little bit of controversy around pizza toppings. Some people swear by pineapple, while others like it as traditional and plain as can be. 

And if you think pineapple on pizza is terrible, then you should undoubtedly avoid pizza in Sweden, where bananas make a regular appearance. You read that correctly. Bananas on pizza is just, well, bananas!!! Or is it?

Pizza has a thin crispy base, a thick doughy base, or that Chicago deep dish. 

And we can all agree that the base is delicious no matter what type you choose. But when it comes to toppings, which ones make the list of America’s favorites? And which one will make it on the list for your next contactless pizza delivery?

Pepperoni

In a surprise to no one, the most consumed pizza in the USA is pepperoni. So if your guess for the most popular pizza toppings was Pepperoni, then ding, ding, ding – you are a winner! Those deliciously meaty slices, seasoned with paprika and a little spice, and slightly crispy edges are divine. What makes pepperoni pizza even better to look at is that, unlike most other meat options, pepperoni doesn’t tend to shrivel. 

Mushrooms

A fungus that divides households managed to sneak its way into the top 5 without much trouble. The humble mushroom comes third on the toppings that are most ordered pizza. Since mushrooms go with both veggie and meat pizzas, it makes sense that it is one of the most ordered toppings. 

Extra Cheese

You know the moment you pull your slice and the cheese strings begin to appear? The steam rises from the cheese and starts to stretch and twist? Delicious! And most often, to get that great effect, you need to order extra cheese. So keep in mind that a mix of cheeses like mozzarella, gorgonzola, and cheddar is likely to give you the most stringy cheese experience. 

Sausage

Is there anything as more delish than well-seasoned sausage? Not much! When you get a meaty, juicy, and spicy sausage on your pizza, it elevates the flavor and offers a nice contrast of texture too. Not many people have only sausage on their pizza, though – you are more likely to see sausage combined with meatballs, bacon, beef, and red onion. 

Onions

While there aren’t many people are going to order a pizza with just cheese and onion (although that does taste great), onion is typically added as an extra to many different types of pizza. 

Red onion adds sweetness to meaty pizzas and can add a little bite to veggie pizzas. The onion cooks beautifully and compliments almost all types of toppings. Just like the mushrooms, they can add an extra dimension to your pizza. 

Black Olives

Black olives can be found on many different Mediterranean and Italian style pizzas and offer a nice change in texture. Even though they are small, they add a delicious punch of flavor. Black olives in brine can help add a salty taste to the pizza without adding salt itself. Often deluxe and supreme pizzas will automatically come with olives as they are excellent at adding impact. 

Can’t get enough pizza content? Read this for a great recipe and some delicious pizza photos: Pizza – The Traveling Locavores.