Why it's better to eat your pizza cold (2024)

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Why it's better to eat your pizza cold? ›

The crust and the cheese can actually improve in the cold as well, especially if you're not a fan of sloppy pizza. This is because pizza can keep its structure better in the cold. The cold also prevents your cheese from melting in your sauce and crust, keeping each layer of the pie perfectly distinct.

Since pizza is packed with a medley of herbs and garlic, the aromas and flavors get a chance to settle together after a night in the fridge. The aromatic ingredients mix with the sauce, cheese, and toppings on the pizza, creating a unique flavor experience.

Classics like cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza, and even Ree Drummond's Lots Of Meat pizza? Those are the perfect contenders for reheating. However, any pizza recipes topped with fresh, raw ingredients like a salad pizza won't fare as well. (It's best to eat leftover pizza like this cold or at room temperature.)

First off, pizza at any temperature is delicious. However, a slice of cold pizza first thing in the morning, especially after a long night, is actually kind of refreshing.

There is not a lot of difference between eating cold and fresh pizza when it comes to nutritional values. The number of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and other vitamins and minerals will depend on the ingredients used in the creation of the pizza as well as the size of each slice or serving.

Yes, it is generally safe to eat cold pizza the next day. However, there are a few factors to consider: Storage: If the pizza has been stored properly in the refrigerator at a temperature below 40°F (4°C), it should be safe to eat for up to 3-4 days.

Pizza is delicious any time of the day or night, and cold pizza is perfectly fine every once in a while, but reheating leftover pizza can leave you with a soggy, rubbery, or dried out mess.

Hot food does tend to make you feel full for longer, and this is because it increases the time it takes for your appetite to return.

Top your pizza with lean protein, like chicken strips, instead of processed meat, like pepperoni. Choose vegetables or fruit (hello, pineapple!) as flavorful toppings. Try cauliflower- or chickpea-crust pizza for more fiber. If you like classic crust, try using whole-grain dough instead of white.

You cut the pizza yourself and then eat it with a knife and fork, the most common way, or fold each slice and eat it with your hands. Bear in mind that your pizza will be very hot, so folding and eating it with your hands can be dicey.

What is the most unhealthy thing about pizza? ›

Pizza is high in saturated fats due to cheese and processed meat toppings, which can increase your cholesterol levels as well as risk for heart disease. Eating three-four slices of pizza or more, on a regular basis, can have detrimental health consequences.

The USDA's food safety guidelines state that leftover pizza will last in the refrigerator for up to four days — provided the two-hour rule was followed beforehand.

In short, if you're craving a piece of cold pizza, just make sure you're grabbing it from the fridge or freezer — not your kitchen counter or the end table in your hotel room. Your taste buds, and stomach, will thank you later.

For any leftover slices of pizza you plan to eat later, try storing these in the fridge rather than leaving them out. If you've already left them out for a few hours or overnight, we advise you just throw them away. While it's not ideal to waste food, you're protecting yourself from contaminated food.