Think there’s no such thing as fresh-from-the-oven pizza? Leftovers can taste just as good as a fresh pie — even when it’s a dish as ostentatiously cheesy and crisp as deep-dish pizza. If you and your companions eat a whole pie in a single sitting, then congratulations (also, you may need a nap). But chances are youll need a to-go box. Avoid a soggy mess and follow these tips for the best way to reheat deep-dish pizza. And if youre looking to reheat a regular slice of pizza, check out our story How to Reheat Leftover Pizza.
The Best Way: Skillet
Ideal for 1 slice at a time.
Oil a cast-iron or regular (not nonstick) skillet and heat over medium-high. If your skillet is large enough to include more than one slice without any touching, it’s ok to heat multiple slices at a time. Otherwise, add the solo pizza slice crust-side down, lower the heat to medium and cover the skillet. Cook until heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.
Best for lots of leftover pizza.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (the lower temperature keeps the already-cooked and -golden crust from burning). Grease a parchment- or foil-lined baking sheet and add your leftover slices. Mist or drizzle with a little water and cover loosely with foil. Bake until gooey, usually 15 to 20 minutes. (Make a salad while you wait for the pizza to reheat.)
Try to Avoid: Microwave
When you just need pizza.
Pizza purists will tell you it’s a crime to microwave leftover pizza, because it makes the crust super soggy. Unless you don’t mind — or you even like — a little sogginess.
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FAQ
What is the best way to reheat deep dish pizza?
What temperature do you reheat Giordano’s pizza?
What temperature do you reheat Lou Malnati’s pizza?
Can You reheat Giordano’s deep dish pizza?
Reheating Giordano’s Deep Dish pizza In the oven will help with a few different things: Bring back a crispy crust, much like it was when you first got the pizza. It will be heated evenly. Good method for when you are reheating multiple slices or an entire leftover pizza at once. Place pizza on a baking sheet and wrap it in foil.
How do you reheat a pizza?
Bring back a crispy crust, much like it was when you first got the pizza. It will be heated evenly. Good method for when you are reheating multiple slices or an entire leftover pizza at once. Place pizza on a baking sheet and wrap it in foil. Put the pizza in the oven for 25 minutes.
How do you reheat Chicago Deep Dish pizza?
If you do, you can reheat Chicago deep dish pizza the same way you do with the toaster oven, which is similar to how you would reheat thin crust pizza. That is: Preheat your oven to about 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Preheating is an important step. You want to reheat your pizza, not burn it.
How do you cook a deep dish pizza?
Deep dish pizza purveyor Giordano’s states that you should preheat your oven to 450 degrees F and then cover a cooking sheet with aluminum foil sprayed with some cooking spray. Next, put your pizza slices on the sheet, but don’t crowd them. Spray the slices with a little water to prevent them from drying out (per Giordano’s).