Think outside the pizza box with these unique pies

Tired of the same old pepperoni pies you keep ordering or making? We have the cure for what ails you. Check out these 16 mouthwatering pizzas with creative, tasty toppings that will have you rethinking what’s in the box.

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What’s more comforting than a warm, just-out-of-the-oven baked potato, ideally oozing with cheese? We’re willing to bet the pizza version, complete with bacon and crème fraîche, is even better than the real thing.

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In the mood for Mexican? Why not trade tacos for a pizza featuring some classic Mexican-inspired ingredients like black beans, salsa, cumin, cilantro and cheese?

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We love the mild sweetness fennel takes on once it’s been caramelized, and that in combination with bacon, three cheeses and red onion makes for a sophisticated and delicious pizza.

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Fruit on a pizza might sound odd, but more often than not, it works. Here, tangy blackberries are offset by creamy ricotta, and the whole thing is given a big flavor boost from basil.

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As if brown butter lobster wasn’t decadent enough… Add in some spinach, bacon and fontina cheese, and you have yourself a creative and oh-so-elegant pie worth devouring.

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Take a trip to Morocco and go bold where your pizza toppings are concerned with this unique pie featuring a flavor-packed pesto made from roasted garlic, parsley, cilantro and mint, and toppings that invoke the taste of Morocco.

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Guacamole might usually be reserved for dipping purposes or as a topping for nachos, but here it’s used as a base for a tasty pizza featuring Cajun shrimp.

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If you’re looking for a showstopping pizza to prepare for your next gathering, look no further than this indulgent pie featuring not only duck confit but mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts too.

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We were immediately intrigued by this lovely-looking pizza boasting a flavorful combination of toppings. Gorgonzola and walnuts are a classic pairing, and here they get even more of a boost from truffle honey and radicchio.

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Pretend you’ve been whisked away to the tropics with the help of this sun-and-sand-inspired pizza topped with spicy jerk chicken and tangy-sweet pineapple.

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Sometimes the simplest of toppings work the best. Case in point: this elegant pie topped with pears, honey and goat cheese.

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If you’re a fan of barbecued chicken, then you’ll love this pizza featuring all the flavors of everyone’s good old-fashioned favorite.

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Whether you indulge in this delicious pizza for breakfast or any other time, you won’t be disappointed with the melding of cooked kale, tomatoes, mozzarella and a runny egg.

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While we’ve mostly been focusing on what’s on the pizza, unique crusts are equally intriguing. Take this one made from plantains, which happen to be gluten free. In this case, mini pizza crusts were created from the plantains and feature a variety of toppings.

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Once strawberry season rolls around (or whenever you spy a nice-looking batch), use them to make this pretty pizza featuring ripe berries, feta and basil — a sweet and savory combination worth trying.

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Get a healthy dose of vegetables when you make this colorful pizza topped with caramelized butternut squash, crispy kale and pomegranate salsa for an added punch of flavor.

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