Pizza is a popular carryout dish that tastes delicious when it's freshly prepared. However, it’s also possible to make your favorite pie taste almost as zesty as it did originally by reheating it. This can be difficult to achieve without making the cheese rubbery and the crust tough, so check out some popular ways to perfectly reheat a slice below. 

What Are the Best Ways to Reheat Pizza?

1. Microwave

When done incorrectly, reheating carryout pizza in the microwave can make it soggy. However, there is a way to avoid this result. Put your slice on a plate and place a mug or glass of water next to it in the microwave. The water will absorb some of the heat, thus lowering the overall moisture imparted to the crust. Heat it for 45 to 60 seconds, check it, and heat it for an additional 30 seconds or as needed to melt the cheese.

2. Oven

For many pizza lovers, the oven is the best place to warm up leftover slices. Because the oven doesn't retain excess moisture, heating it to 350 degrees for a few minutes often results in a crisp crust and gooey, warm cheese and toppings. 

For best results, first allow the oven to heat fully. Then, place the slices on a baking tray, cover them with a sheet of aluminum foil, and allow them to heat for about 10 minutes. The foil cover will contain moisture, thus leaving the crust soft and chewy and the toppings moist.

3. Stovetop

A quicker way to reheat your pizza is in a skillet or frying pan on the stovetop, particularly if you only have one or two slices left over. To do this, add a little water to the pan or rub some directly into the crust. Then, place the pizza over a medium heat and cover it with a lid or aluminum foil. After two minutes, or when the cheese has melted through completely, your leftover slices will be ready to eat.

Before trying these methods, sample the fresh pies at Papa Rocco’s in Gulf Shores, AL. Proudly serving up hot, fresh pizza, fresh oysters, steamed crabs, and ice-cold beer since 1985, this eatery is a go-to for dine-in meals and carryout orders throughout the area. Visit them online to browse their menu, and call (251) 948-7262 to place an order for carryout.