Pizza is one of the most widely consumed foods in the world. Pizzas have joined the ranks of fast food staples like burgers and French fries as the go-to option for millions of people throughout the world.
The best part about pizzas is that you can customize them however you like. There is something available for everyone, whether they consume meat, are vegetarian, or are vegan.
For many pizza fans, nothing beats a supreme pizza. Do these pizzas deserve the title “supreme” and stand up to the hype? Certainly, we think they do!
Pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, olives, and onions are the classic toppings for a supreme pizza, creating a symphony of flavors in each bite.
You may get your fill of all your favorite toppings without buying a second pizza when you order a supreme pizza, which combines some of the most common pizza toppings.
Do all pizza joints provide the same toppings on their versions of the traditional supreme pizza, which typically comprises the items listed above? All right, we felt the need to investigate.
Today, we’ll examine the many options for topping a supreme pizza. You’ll be happy to know that there’s a lot of leeway in terms of creativity when deciding upon these garnishes.
Therefore, let’s not waste time. Let’s go get some toppings so you can have a supreme pizza right away.
WHAT TOPPINGS ARE ON A SUPREME PIZZA?
The beauty of supreme pizzas is there’s something on them for everyone. If your family loves a variety of toppings, supreme is the way to go. Here are the most popular supreme pizza toppings.
1. PEPPERONI
Considered to be the #1 pizza topping in the U.S., pepperoni adds a salty and slightly spicy bite to pizza. It has a lot of flavor and pairs well with other ingredients.
2. ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Whether you prefer it mild or spicy, Italian sausage adds a meatiness to pizza. Its mild fennel taste pairs well with tomato sauce.
3. HAM
Salty and savory, ham adds a distinctive flavor to the pizza. It also has a great meaty texture.
4. GREEN PEPPER
Similar to onions, green pepper is best sauteed before adding it to pizza. It will be tender but still brightly colored.
5. MOZZARELLA CHEESE
You can’t go wrong with cheese on a pizza. The most popular option is creamy mozzarella.
6. ONIONS
Onions add a bit of sweetness and texture to pizza but there are some who are dead-set against it. Raw onion can have quite a bite, so we like to slightly saute onion before adding it to pizza. Onion pairs well with meat and other veggies.
7. BLACK OLIVES
You can’t call a supreme pizza with olives on it anything other than a culinary masterpiece. They enhance the dish with a salty, briny taste that is delicious with the tomato sauce and cheese. If you like green olives, go ahead and use them. They are less oily than black olives yet just as delicious.
8. MUSHROOMS
There are two camps for this one. Some mushroom lovers prefer to have the mushrooms lightly sauteed before adding them to pizza, while others prefer them raw. Either way, mushrooms add an earthy flavor and a nice touch of texture to pizzas.
9. BACON
They say everything’s better with bacon, and it’s true with pizza. We love the flavor of real bacon cooked until it’s slightly crispy. The smoky flavor it adds is unmistakable.
DO I NEED TO COOK TOPPINGS BEFORE ADDING THEM TO THE SUPREME PIZZA?
It depends on the ingredients you use. Most of the toppings used for supreme pizza can just be added to the pizza before cooking, but there are some exceptions:
- For vegetables with high water content, we recommend precooking for par-cooking them first.
- For meat toppings, you may want to quickly saute sausage before adding it to your pizza.
- If you’re using fresh bacon, gently fry it ahead of time so it crisps up on the pizza.
Pepperoni and ham are almost always pre-cooked, so they shouldn’t need to be cooked before being added to the pizza.