Frozen pizza is a reliable comfort food, but thawing it raises questions about safety and quality. The USDA states it can be safe for 3-4 days if kept below 40°F. While thawed pizza can be delicious if cooked properly, it won't have the same texture after freezing again. The timing of cooking is crucial as thawed pizzas require less baking than their frozen counterparts. Signs of spoilage should not be ignored, and quality should be assessed by smell and appearance.
If your thawed food stays refrigerated below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, it's still safe to eat for up to three to four days.
Thawed pizza isn't automatically a loss. Some experts even recommend thawing the pizza for about 30 minutes while your oven preheats for a better chance at a crispy crust.
If it smells off, looks weird, or has developed ice crystals from multiple freeze-thaw cycles, it might be time to say goodbye.
Most frozen pizza directions assume you're starting with an icy disc that thaws while it bakes, but a thawed pizza will cook much faster, especially if it's a thinner crust.
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