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by DANIELLE CENTONI
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After weeks of eating pizza nearly every day and taking incredibly detailed notes, I came to this conclusion: There’s a lot of blah pizza out there, but also a lot of good pizza! These brands took the top spot in my six categories.
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This one tastes rich and creamy with a very satisfying cheese pull. It sports a thick layer of shredded mozzarella and white cheddar topped with fat slices of fresh mozzarella.
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While the slightly sweet sauce and the savory pepperoni pair incredibly well here, it’s how those two things combine with the crispy-yet-light crust that won this pizza the top spot.
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What gave DiGiorno the edge was what it didn’t have — too much sweetness. The sauce was bright and kicky, and the crust was bread-y and tender, not sweet.
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The best part about thin-crust pizzas is that they really let the toppings shine. Newman’s Own managed to deliver a thin, crispy crust that actually had some flavor plus tasty toppings to match.
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This one was the most similar to a regular, good-quality frozen pizza, with a thin, crispy crust that had no cruciferous aftertaste. There was plenty of cheese and a deeply savory sauce.
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Trader Joe’s little Bambino pizzas are a great choice for those who like thick crusts. They’re pillowy, generously sauced, and sprinkled with plenty of cheese that tasted real (not plastic-y).