One of the great things about pizza is that it is so easily customizable. You can change the toppings, sauce, and crust type and enjoy a different flavor experience. In the wintertime, change up your pizza toppings and enjoy some seasonal ingredients. Here are a few great topping combinations that will mix up your pizza night and include ingredients in season in the wintertime in the United States.

Winter Pizza Topping Idea #1: Butternut Squash & Walnuts with Gorgonzola Cheese

Squash is in season throughout the fall and winter and makes a great pizza topping. You will want to slice up some butternut squash and toss it in some olive oil for this pizza. Then, you will want to slice up some onions thin and get some sage ready. Crumble gorgonzola cheese over the pizza, and then put the squash, onions, and sage on top. Add the walnuts in the last two minutes of the baking process.

This will create a pizza that is full of deep and rich flavors that is sure to delight.

Winter Pizza Topping Idea #2: Butternut Squash, Bacon, & Kale with Fresh Mozzarella

There are so many ways to use butternut squash on a pizza. The sweetness of the butternut squash pairs well with the crisp and unique flavor of bacon.

The kale adds some nutrients to the meal and is a great texture and flavor compliment to the butternut squash. For cheese, use slices of smoked fresh mozzarella. This pizza will have a smokey and sweet, enjoyable flavor.

Winter Pizza Topping Idea #3: Apple, Pecans, Arugula with Goat Cheese

Fall and winter are apple season time. Apples can taste amazing on a pizza. You are going to want to use some lovely sweet apples for your pizza.

Slice them nice and thin and add a little thyme over the top. Crumble the goat cheese on top of the pizza and bake the pizza until the cheese melts. Then, pull the pizza out, and top with some arugula and pecans. For even more flavor, make a little oil mixture to toss the arugula on before putting it on the pizza. 

Winter Pizza Topping Idea #4: Mushroom Pizza

Finally, you can enjoy a simple mushroom pizza. You are going to want to use some coarsely chopped mushrooms on the pizza.

For the best flavor combination, add a little garlic, basil, and some freshly sliced tomatoes to the pizza as well. For cheese, go with some fontina cheese, which will add some stringy and flavorful goodness to your pizza.

The next time you are craving a pizza this winter, mix it up with a pizza that contains some in-season toppings. The great thing about pizza is that there are so many ways to have customized pizza.