One Of The Highest-Quality Frozen Pizzas You Can Buy Comes From Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's freezers offer an ample selection of heat-and-eat meals, creative ice creams, and frozen pastries. But the grocery chain's pizzas are among its most beloved freezer foods, and the options are always rotating to keep customers intrigued. Of all the popular frozen pizzas at Trader Joe's, its Pizza Parlanno is a fan favorite with a years-long history. Not only is it affordable and tasty, but the frozen pizza brand uses the highest quality ingredients that really make it worth the buy.

The Pizza Parlanno dates back at least to 2012, so it's popular enough that it's lasted well over a decade on the roster. It starts with an imported Italian stone-baked crust of wheat flour. It's crowned with uncured pepperoni, Italian pork sausage, roasted bell peppers, and onions, not to mention mozzarella, Parmesan, and Romano cheeses. At $5.49, it delivers a wide range of meat, cheese, and veggie toppings without breaking the bank, and the pizza contains very few ingredients that you wouldn't add to a pie at home (like powdered cellulose in the Romano cheese to prevent caking).

Trader Joe's is known for selling products of stellar value, but affordable prices don't necessarily mean a dip in quality. In terms of pizza, the store often boasts hand-stretched crusts, imported ingredients, and unique sauces you won't find anywhere else, not to mention plant-based and gluten-free pizzas for customers with allergies or dietary restrictions.

Each Pizza Parlanno from Trader Joe's can feed a group of four, according to the package. Every serving contains 330 calories, 16 grams of fat, 33 grams of carbs, 5 grams of sugar, and 13 grams of protein.

Customers know and love this freezer staple. "Is the TJ's Pizza Parlanno the best frozen pizza ever? It's certainly the best frozen pizza I have had," one Reddit user wrote. "Parlanno the [GOAT] for sure. The topping ratio alone is the best," added another. "Best bang for your buck with the parlanno. It weighs more than the pepperoni ... More toppings, the variety is there," explained a third. "This is [a] really solid frozen pizza choice. The crust was crispy, and the toppings were all great. I paired it with their bagged Caesar salad kit," another Reddit user attested in a separate thread.

According to Trader Joe's, the pizza only needs 10 minutes in the oven to turn crisp and melty. That's simple enough, but there are a few ways to improve your freezer pie. One foolproof technique for crispy frozen pizza every time is to brush the bottom of the crust with olive oil before baking. Alternatively, let it partially defrost, then apply olive oil to the entire pie. Add more cheese or leftover veggies if you'd like to mix up the toppings.