I Made 7 Homemade Freezer Pizzas for the Price of One DiGiorno (And They’re Way Healthier)

Learn how to make homemade freezer pizzas using simple ingredients, par-baked crust, and real tomato sauce for easy weeknight dinners.

Frozen pizza is one of those “it’s fine, whatever” foods — easy, fast, and always there when you need it. But once you actually look at the ingredients and the price, it stops feeling like such a win.

I wanted freezer pizzas that were:

Easy
Kid-friendly
Actually filling
Made with real food
…and not $7 each.

So I spent one afternoon making 7 homemade freezer pizzas, wrapped them individually, and froze them.

The result?
They were way cheaper, way cleaner, and honestly better than store-bought.

Let’s break it down. (Comparison chart at the end).

How These Homemade Freezer Pizzas Were Made

The Dough

I made a simple pizza dough using:

00 pizza flour
Water
Yeast
Salt
Olive oil

The dough was mixed, allowed to ferment overnight for better flavor and digestion, then divided into individual dough balls.

Homemade 00 Pizza Dough Recipe

This simple dough makes about 6–7 personal freezer pizzas.

Ingredients

4 cups 00 pizza flour
1½ cups warm water
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar or honey

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the warm water, yeast, and sugar.
Let it sit for about 5 minutes until slightly foamy.
Add the flour, salt, and olive oil.
Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for 5–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
For best flavor, refrigerate the dough overnight before using.
When ready to use, divide the dough into 6–7 equal dough balls.

Shaping & Par-Baking (The Key Step)

Each dough ball was stretched into a 12-inch pizza crust and lightly brushed with olive oil.

The crusts were then par-baked — baked just long enough to set the dough but not brown it.
This step is critical for freezer pizzas because it prevents soggy crusts later.

How to Par-Bake Pizza Crusts (Important for Freezer Pizzas)

Par-baking means partially baking the crust before adding toppings.
This keeps the crust from becoming soggy when the pizza is baked later from frozen.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Stretch each dough ball into a 10–12 inch pizza crust.
Place the crust on a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza stone.
Lightly brush the crust with olive oil.
Bake the crust for 4–5 minutes, just until the dough sets.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool before adding sauce and toppings.

The crust should look set but not browned.

The Sauce (This Is Where Homemade Really Wins 🍅)

Instead of jarred sauce, I used homemade canned tomato sauce made with:

Peeled tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes
Carrots
Onion
Garlic
Basil
Oregano
Olive oil
Salt

No added sugar.
No preservatives.
The carrots naturally sweeten the sauce, which means better flavor without junk.

The Cheese

For topping, I used:

Kraft mozzarella cheese
Freshly grated block parmesan

Simple, classic, and flavorful. The parmesan adds depth so you don’t need excessive cheese.

Assembling the Freezer Pizzas

Once the crusts are par-baked and cooled:

Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on each crust.
Add shredded mozzarella cheese.
Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan.
Add any additional toppings if desired.

Keep toppings light so the pizzas freeze and bake evenly.

Freezer Prep

Each pizza was:

Placed on a 12-inch cardboard cake round
Wrapped tightly in clear wrap
Frozen individually

Now they’re ready to bake straight from frozen anytime.

How to Freeze the Pizzas

Once assembled:

Place each pizza on a cardboard cake round or parchment.
Wrap tightly with plastic wrap or place in a freezer bag.
Freeze flat until solid.
Once frozen, pizzas can be stacked to save freezer space.

Homemade freezer pizzas are best used within 2–3 months.

How to Bake the Pizza from Frozen

No thawing required.

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Remove pizza from plastic wrap.
Place directly on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is melted.

Slice and serve.

Ingredient Comparison: Homemade vs Store-Bought

🟢 Homemade Freezer Pizza Ingredients

Crust

00 pizza flour
Water
Yeast
Salt
Olive oil

Sauce

Tomatoes (peeled + cherry)
Carrots
Onion
Garlic
Basil
Oregano
Olive oil
Salt

Cheese

Mozzarella
Parmesan

✔ No added sugar
✔ No preservatives
✔ No stabilizers
✔ Ingredients you can pronounce

🔴 Store-Bought DiGiorno Rising Crust Cheese Pizza Ingredients

Enriched wheat flour
Added sugar
Soybean / vegetable oils
Dough conditioners
Preservatives
Low-moisture mozzarella with stabilizers
Anti-caking agents
Artificial or “natural” flavor enhancers

This pizza is ultra-processed from crust to cheese.

Ingredient Comparison Table

Store-Bought Frozen Pizza	Homemade Freezer Pizza
Enriched flour	00 pizza flour
Added sugar	No added sugar
Vegetable oils	Olive oil
Dough conditioners	None
Preservatives	None
Stabilizers & anti-caking agents	None
Artificial flavors	Real herbs & vegetables

Ultra-Processed Ingredients & Their Effects

Ingredient	Why It’s Used	Potential Side Effects
Added sugar	Flavor & browning	Blood sugar spikes, cravings
Dough conditioners	Shelf stability	Digestive irritation
Vegetable oils	Cheap fat source	Inflammation, omega-6 imbalance
Preservatives	Longer shelf life	Gut microbiome disruption
Stabilizers	Texture consistency	Bloating, discomfort

This doesn’t mean frozen pizza is “evil” — but it does explain why homemade often feels better to eat.

Nutrition Comparison (Per Similar Slice)

DiGiorno Rising Crust

320 calories
40g carbs
11g fat
670mg sodium
6g sugar (3g added)

Homemade Freezer Pizza (estimated)

~220–260 calories
Lower sodium
0g added sugar
Higher micronutrients from vegetables
Comparable protein from real cheese

Price Comparison (Walmart)

Store-Bought DiGiorno

$6.50–$7.50 per pizza
7 pizzas = $45–$50

Homemade Freezer Pizzas

Flour: ~$5
Cheese: ~$8–$9
Sauce ingredients: ~$3–$4
Yeast & oil: ~$1–$2

Total: ~$18–$20
Per pizza: ~$2.50–$2.85

That’s $30+ saved for one prep session.

Final Thoughts

This isn’t about never buying frozen pizza again.
It’s about having a better option ready in your freezer.

These homemade freezer pizzas are:

Cheaper
Less processed
Made from real food
Kid-approved
Easy to bake straight from frozen

And once you do it once, it’s one of those things you’ll keep coming back to.

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