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Pizza Buying Guide

There's so much to love about pizza. There are the cheeses—mozzarella, parmesan, provolone and, if that's not enough, add on some extra cheese. There are the sauces—marinara, alfredo and juicy tomato sauce. There are toppings, like pepperoni. The pizza crust options, like thin-crust, gluten free or deep dish. And the delicious sides, like BBQ wings and chicken wings.

Pizza lovers face one drawback, though: Not being able to have your favorite food on demand you whenever want it. There's the hassle of online ordering, limited delivery areas in the United States, requirements for minimum purchases, additional charges and specials that may come and go after a limited time. When you keep frozen pizza on hand, though, there's no need to find a carryout pizza place on Google, order online from a website or head to Pizza Hut, Domino's or another nearby pizzeria.

At Sam's Club, take care of all your pizza needs by stocking up on the right frozen pizza for almost any occasion, including meat pizza, pepperoni pizza and more. With our variety packs, you'll have choices for parties, schools, office break rooms or friendly gatherings.

FAQ: Pizza

What is frozen pizza?

As the name suggests, this is a type of pizza that's been specially made to be stored in a freezer until you're ready to bake the pizza and eat it.

How big is a frozen pizza?

Sam's Club offers a range of frozen pizza sizes from individual, personal-pizza size portions to larger pizzas that can feed the whole family. For instance, our DiGiorno Rising Crust Supreme Pizza contains 18 servings, with a serving size being one-sixth of a pizza.

Is pizza healthy?

Many of our frozen pizza selections are full of healthy ingredients that can bring you numerous nutritional benefits. They also contain essential vitamins and minerals that can help you reach your fitness goals. For instance, some of our options have calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C and more. You can also find options that have a lot of protein, making them good sources of a vital macronutrient that your body needs.

We also offer frozen pizza that's low in fat, low in carbohydrates or low in calories, so that it's easy to fit into your diet. Several of our pizzas are completely natural and have no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. We also carry a few gluten-free and vegan-friendly pizzas.

Is pizza an Italian food or an American food?

Pizza originated in Italy and made its way to the United States thanks to Italian immigrants moving to the country and bringing their cooking skills with them.

How Do I Cook My Pizza?

Although our pizzas are tasty enough to eat plain, you can use them to create delicious cuisines. Many customers enjoy placing a slice of pizza between two loaves of bread to make a yummy sandwich. Others like seasoning their pizza with cayenne, rosemary, garlic or black pepper to enhance the flavor. Similarly, you can top your pizza with fruits like pineapple.

Plenty of people like to indulge in tasty ice cream and desserts after chowing down on some pizza. Pairing pizza with various beverages like juice, wine, beer or soda pop can be fulfilling as well.

How do you cook a frozen pizza?

Each frozen pizza for sale at Sam's Club comes with its own instructions. For instance, the guidelines for cooking the Red Baron Singles Deep Dish Pizza Variety Pack state that the product can be prepared in the microwave or oven. If you cook this type of in the oven, plan on it taking 22 to 29 minutes at 375 degrees F. It takes only two or three minutes to cook pizza in the microwave.

How do you make frozen pizza crispy?

Opt for the oven instead of the microwave and bake the pizza directly on the rack instead of a pan.

Should I thaw a frozen pizza before baking it?

Each frozen pizza for sale at Sam's Club comes with its own instructions. For instance, the guidelines for baking the DiGiorno Rising Crust Pepperoni Pizza indicate that you should keep the pizza frozen while your oven preheats, then remove the pizza from its box and wrap and place it directly on the oven rack.

Is it okay to microwave frozen pizza instead of baking it in an oven?

Each frozen pizza available for sale at Sam's Club comes with instructions on how to best prepare the pizza. Many can be microwaved or baked in the oven.

Can you refrigerate frozen pizza instead of freezing it?

Most of our frozen pizzas for sale at Sam's Club must be kept frozen until they’re baked.

Buying Pizza at Sam's Club

How much is a pizza at Sam's Club?

You can buy a 12-count variety pack of deep dish pizza for as low as $9.97 at Sam's Club.

What is the best frozen pizza at Sam's Club?

Looking for the best pizza or choice of specialty pizzas? Sam’s Club has some top-rated options:

• Red Baron Singles Deep Dish Pizza Variety Pack (12 count)
• DiGiorno Rising Crust Pepperoni Pizza, Frozen (3 pack)
• DiGiorno Rising Crust Three Meat Pizza, Frozen (3 pack)