Top Ten Unconventional Pizza Toppings

I love pizza. Well, maybe not LOVE, but I enjoy it considerably. Part of the enjoyment I get from pizza is when I get a chance to try a slice topped with something I've never tried before.

And since I'm one of those guys who'll try anything, the possibilities are endless! This list compiles the top ten best pizza topping alternatives that you've likely never tried before (but should).

The Top Ten

  1. Anchovies

    This is nothing new. People have been eating anchovy-covered pizzas for decades. The thing is, mostly older, Italian people are the ones who still eat it (it's a cultural thing, I guess - I don't know).

    But recently, I took the big step and tried it and loved it. Mind you, I am a big seafood guy (and I'm not exactly a beginner when it comes to eating anchovies by themselves) so it wasn't too big of a stretch for me. But, honestly, if you enjoy most fish, give it a try!

  2. Salsa / Salsa Verde

    I know, weird. But that's what this list is here for. I've sampled a few Mexican-inspired pizzas and either of the two aforementioned toppings added a really unique texture to the pizza that just seems right. Of course, I enjoyed the taste also.

  3. Eggplant

    I have tried eggplant on many occasions and, while I like it, I still can't definitively answer the question of "What does eggplant taste like?" since it's a totally different taste from anything else I have ever eaten. There's no really close comparison. But, no matter. I tried it on pizza and was pleasantly surprised.

  4. Eggs

    Ever tried a bacon and egg breakfast pizza? I have. It was excellent. Who knew eggs + pizza = yum? Of course, the bacon was partially responsible for its awesomeness.

  5. Corn

    It's a simple ingredient that I'm surprised isn't a more regular topping choice in the world of pizza. There's really nothing for me to say about it other than "try it."

  6. Pear

    I don't like pear. I just don't. Or at least, I didn't think I did until I tried a pizza with pear slices on it. The way the pear blended with the rest of the pizza reminded me a little of how pineapple pairs well with pizza. Ok. That was really lame.

  7. Breaded Chicken

    Basically just throw a bunch of chicken nuggets on a pizza and you've got the ideal stoner food. Even if you're not a stoner (good on you if you're not) it's still awesome.

  8. Garlic Shrimp

    Shrimp and garlic butter on a pizza? You bet. I'll eat shrimp with almost anything and pizza is no exception. It can transform any basic pizza into a feast of culinary sophistication.

  9. Montreal-Style Smoked Meat / Brisket

    I know most of you won't be arguing with me that smoked meat (beef) is delicious. So, instead of enjoying it on two pieces of rye bread, enjoy it spread across a beautiful pizza pie. The results are as good as you'd hope they'd be.

    I should try this whenever I visit Montreal.

  10. Frogs Legs

    Yes. Frogs Legs. Most people have never eaten frog's legs. Period. I know it's a peculiar (and maybe gross) choice in the eyes of many, but I have actually tried this and I was absolutely pleased with how it tasted. I would eat it again if it wasn't such a hard type of pizza to find. I imagine it would be more common in France.

    I no longer eat meat, but frog legs weren't bad when I had them. Just small and bizarre-looking. They literally just tasted like chicken.

    11. The Newcomers
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    Okra

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    Popcorn

    13. The Contenders

  13. Sour Cream

  14. Squid

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    I got really random on this one... but hey, maybe calamari could taste nice on pizza!

  15. Chocolate

  16. Grasshoppers

  17. Curry Sauce

  18. Cockroach

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  19. Squid Ink

  20. Pineapple

  21. Broccoli

  22. Marshmallow Candies

  23. Bananas

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  24. Strawberries

  25. Pickles

  26. Candy Corn

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