Let’s talk pizza toppings. In this expert article, let’s discuss if Bocconcini belongs on Pizza. Spoiler: of course it does, it’s fantastic! There’s no vegetable quite like Bocconcini, and I’ll explain why below.
Bocconcini, meaning “little bites” in Italian, are egg sized Mozzarella cheeses that originated in Naples and were once made only from the milk of water buffaloes. They are semi-soft, white and rindless, often sold in plastic tubs filled with water.
Bocconcini on Pizza
As a vegetable, Bocconcini is a fairly common pizza topping.
Bocconcini is so good on so many different pizzas, and pairs well with many other toppings.
Did you know these Pizza facts?
This doesn’t have anything to do with Bocconcini on pizza, however here are three random pizza facts for you to sound like an expert;
Pizza fact 1: Pizza wasn’t popular in America until after WWII
Pizza fact 2: 350 slices of pizza are eaten each second in the U.S.
Pizza fact 3: The most popular size of pizza in the United States is 14 inches in diameter
Bonus Pizza Fact: We have lots of pizza articles on our website.
…which of these pizza facts did you already know?
Bocconcini 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;
Bocconcini and Ham
Tomato and Bocconcini
Bocconcini and Spinach
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.
Does Bocconcini belong on Pizza?
Haven’t you being paying attention? Absolutely, it does!
If the idea of Bocconcini on pizza really doesn’t appeal, there are many other vegetables to try on your pizzas as well.
Heard this one? The fact that you can accidentally make a person but you can’t accidentally make a pizza is a pity. Who decided that? Ouch! Dad joke.
Try Bocconcini on your next pizza!
Never close your mind off to trying new pizza toppings. Your next favourite may be the one you haven’t tried yet!
The next time you order or make a pizza, why not try some Bocconcini on it, it really is fantastic. Perhaps even add some Spinach?