Topping Encyclopedia: Blue Cheese on Pizza

In this article, we discuss if Blue Cheese belongs on Pizza. Spoiler: of course it does! There’s no cheese quite like Blue Cheese, and I’ll explain why below.

Blue Cheese on Pizza

As a cheese, Blue Cheese is a fairly unusual pizza topping.

Blue Cheese Blue cheese, when used sparingly, adds an amazing flavour and texture to pizza, and can be used in either red or white pizzas with just about any combination of toppings.

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Did you know these Pizza facts?

This doesn’t have anything to do with Blue Cheese on pizza, however here are three random pizza facts for you to sound like an expert;

Pizza fact 1: The average pizza slice in New York City usually matches the price of a subway ride

Pizza fact 2: 251.7 million pounds of pepperoni are consumed every year in the U.S. just from pizza

Pizza fact 3: One 18-inch pizza gives you more pizza than two 12-inch pizzas

Bonus Pizza Fact: We have lots of pizza articles on our website.

…which of these pizza facts did you already know?

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Blue Cheese goes on Pizza with…

I’m a big believer in trying many combinations of pizza toppings, until you find the ones that suit you the best. However, to help you navigate the multitude of pizza styles and toppings, try these;

Blue Cheese and Bacon

Kale and Blue Cheese

Blue Cheese and Cherry tomatoes

Don’t stop at those though, keep trying various combinations and amounts. I prefer 3-6 toppings; any more, and my pizza is too heavy and no topping stands out very well. That’s just my personal taste though.

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Does Blue Cheese belong on Pizza?

Haven’t you being paying attention? Absolutely, it does!

And if you really won’t try Blue Cheese on pizza, there are many other cheeses to try on your pizzas as well.

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Try Blue Cheese on your next pizza!

Different toppings work together to make different styles and types of pizza. What you like may not be what the next person likes.

Go on, next pizza you have, try some Blue Cheese on it. Even perhaps some Cherry tomatoes?