Everyone Is Obsessed With the 'Perfect' Spicy Pizza from Trader Joe's—Here's Why
Trader Joe’s fans truly exist in a class of their own. Even when the popular neighborhood grocery chain isn't busy releasing fan-favorite products to the masses, its dedicated shoppers still regularly find new ways to create delicious meals with their favorite TJ’s products. And with the latest fan-made TJ’s pizza craze that has been sweeping across social media, the quirky grocery chain has earned itself an unofficial new product that some customers are rating as a “10/10.”
The pizza recipe, which was originally developed by TikTok creator Blair Cooley, first went viral in September 2022 and has since garnered over 1.5 million views online due to its unique use of Trader Joe's Ingredients. Now, one year later, fans are still recreating Cooley’s recipe, resulting in yet another run of popularity online.
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So how is the tasty pizza actually made? First, Cooley uses Trader Joe’s pre-made Garlic & Herb Pizza Dough and presses it into an oiled pan. Instead of using a traditional pizza sauce, she uses the TJ’s fan-favorite Garlic Spread Dip to top off the dough, followed by the addition of Italian Bomba Hot Pepper Sauce, torn pieces of burrata and marinated mozzarella balls that have been cut in half.
Then, she adds a final layer of meats from Trader Joe’s Spicy Uncured Charcuterie Collection and sliced Fire Roasted Red Peppers to the pizza before baking for 20 minutes at 450°F. Once out of the oven, Cooley adds fresh arugula, red pepper flakes, a bit of balsamic glaze and some leftover oil from the marinated mozzarella balls.
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According to Cooley, this recipe is the “perfect pizza” due to its doughy texture on the inside and crispy nature on the outside. And those who have recently recreated the popular pie on TikTok have only echoed Cooley’s sentiment entirely.
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“This pizza is a 10/10, will absolutely make again,” TikTok creator Laura Wanie proclaimed. Other users chimed in to balk at the idea of spending so much money on one pizza. “It looks good but you might as well order a pizza with what all the ingredients probably cost.”
Not everyone was turned off by the list of ingredients and their respective prices, though. One user commented how it would be a good idea to “put the burrata on after it comes out of the oven,” noting that this will help keep its creaminess. Another user mentioned how they enjoy adding honey to the pepper sauce, stating “it’s my go to on pizza!”
So if you’re looking to have a little fun in the kitchen with the ingredients you love from Trader Joe’s, this spicy pizza recipe should be right up your alley. Yes, the cost could be a little pricey, but if you’re already doing your grocery shopping at TJ’s, there's no harm trying out a little experimentation rather than opting for the boring frozen pizza alternatives. Otherwise, your favorite takeout place is still a valid option.
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