Our Favorite Frozen Pizza Brand Piles On The Toppings

There is seemingly no shortage of choices for frozen pizza, which run the gamut from appetizing, topping-laden pies to more streamlined products. It can be hard to envision how they will come out of the oven based solely on the picture on the box, leaving folks to endure trial and error to find the one they deem best. Thankfully, we saved people the trouble by ranking frozen pizzas from the grocery store based on taste, texture, and value. 

There was one standout choice that is sure to have pizza lovers screaming with delight. Screamin' Sicilian Holy Pepperoni offers a traditional pepperoni pie without any frills, but it is far from ordinary. For one, the amount of pepperoni on this pizza is almost uncanny, which customers can see for themselves through the mustachioed mouth on the package.

Whereas some frozen pizza brands utilize multiple cheeses on their products, Screamin' Sicilian Holy Pepperoni keeps it simple with a copious supply of tangy mozzarella that balances perfectly with the somewhat spicy nature of the large pepperoni slices and flavorful tomato sauce. Of course, no pie is complete without an exceptional crust. Despite being weighed down with a generous quantity of toppings, you get a crunchy bite of crust that has enough fortitude to keep those toppings from sliding off into your lap. It is the kind of frozen pizza that deserves to be expertly paired with wine on those days when dinner needs to be kept simple.

While the hearty amount of pepperoni is a welcome respite from other brands that get a bit stingy with the toppings, Screamin' Sicilian can turn oily after it is baked. Mozzarella and pepperoni release quite a bit of fat when heated, and because those humble toppings are so abundantly dispersed over the sauce, that fat pools on top of the pizza. You can soak up most of the oil with a paper towel before diving in, but it is a somewhat unappealing sight when the pizza first comes out of the oven.

Another caveat regarding Screamin' Sicilian Holy Pepperoni is its cost, which puts it amongst the more expensive frozen pizzas available at your local grocer compared to big-name brands like Tony's, Red Baron, or DiGiorno. Still, you get what you pay for. These brands vary in terms of how topping-heavy their pies are, but they pale in comparison to the heaping portions of pepperoni and cheese on the Screamin' Sicilian Holy Pepperoni. By purchasing the most affordable option, you may end up walking out of the freezer section with the worst grocery store pizza money can buy. Spending some extra dough on frozen pizza may well you a product that will put a smile on your face, as opposed to a pie that just fills the hole in your stomach.